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abdomen

the part of the body that includes the stomach and bowels

the stomach and area directly below in an animate being

audacity

bold rudeness

recklessness, daring

authority

the (legal) power or right to control, give others and make others obey

power, control

bowels

the part of the inside of the body below the stomach where food is digested and waste matter is carried out

insides

bravado

(an instance of) a display of boldness or courage

boastfulness

bravery

courage

boldness

contents

things contained in something

elements of larger object

courage

the quality that makes a person able to control fear in the face of danger, pain etc

boldness, braveness

defiance

an obvious refusal to obey

disobedience, disregard

determination

a seriousness in wanting to do something successfully

perseverance

endurance

the ability to endure

bearing hardship; staying power

entrails

the bowels; intestines (especially of an animals)

internal organs

fillings

bits removed by filing

something that takes up

foundation

the act of establishment (a university, church etc); a strong base of a building, on which it is built

basis for something physical or mental

gall

bile; a bitter feeling; impudence

nerve, brashness

ginger

(a plant with) a hot-tasting root used in cooking and for making a kind of wine; a light reddish-yellow colour

spirit

innards

the stomach and bowels; any inner parts

internal organs

kidney

one of two organs in the abdomen that separate urine from the blood

boldness, strength of character

mettle

courage

boldness, strength of character

nerve

a fibre or bundle of fibres carrying messages concerning feeling and movement between the brain and all parts of the body; condition of being easily excited, worried, irritated

daring, boldness

patience

(an ability for) suffering trouble, inconvenience etc without complaining

capacity, willingness to endure

perseverance

the constant effort to achieve something

diligence, hard work

pluck

courage; spirit; a short, sharp pull; to pull the feathers off (a chicken etc)

person's resolution, courage

recalcitrance

the state of being disobedient

defiance

resolution

a formal expression of opinion by an official meeting; something one makes up one's mind to do; the ending (of a doubt, problem etc) by supplying an answer

determination, strong will

rudiments

the first steps or stages (of an art or science)

fundamentals

spice

a substance from a plant (such as ginger, cinnamon) used to flavour food; excitement or interest

flavor, zest

spirit

a person's soul, mind; an invisible being, e.g. a ghost, fairy, elf etc; state of mind; the quality of having courage, determination

soul, attitude

spunk

courage

courage, nerve

stamina

energy and physical, mental and moral strength, making it possible for a person or animal to work hard for a long time, to survive a serious illness, difficulty etc

strength, vigor

tenacity

diligence, stubbornness

diligence, stubbornness

tolerance

the ability, willingness, to allow and accept opinions, beliefs, customs, physical types, behaviour etc different from one's own

fortitude, grit

valour

bravery, especially in war

bravery

vitality

capacity to endure, survive, perform functions; energy, liveliness

energy, spirit

zest

extreme interest or pleasure; a pleasing or stimulating quality or flavour

taste, flavor

GUTS as in Wiktionary
GUTS as in Wikipedia