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Which word fits this meaning? The initiative and practical courage to act on an idea.
noun
Reveal word and examples gumption It took gumption to ask the visiting soloist to rehearse with the school band. Dictionary practice example. They had the gumption to interrupt the director at lunch to ask permission. From Saving the painted screen . Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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