History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
ambition

a strong desire to be successful

strong desire for success

brawn

physical strength

muscular strength and breadth

competence

the state of being competent

ability

endurance

the ability to endure

bearing hardship; staying power

energy

(of a person) the force, strength, capacity, to do things and get things done

person's spirit and vigor

fortitude

calm courage, self-control, in the face of pain, danger or difficulty

strength of mind; guts

go

an opportunity to do, try, something, especially in one's correct order among others

spirit, vitality

goes

of go

spirit, vitality

initiative

the first or introductory step or move

eagerness to do something

kidney

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

boldness, strength of character

mettle

courage

boldness, strength of character

might

great effort, power, strength; of may

ability, power

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

pep

to give energy or life to a person

vim, vigor

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

potency

strength (especially of drugs)

effectiveness

proficiency

the quality of being skilled

ability, skilfulness

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

skill

the ability (from training and practice) to do something well

ability, talent to do something

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

valour

bravery, especially in war

bravery

verve

enthusiasm, spirit, vigour (especially in artistic or literary work)

energy, enthusiasm

vigour

mental or physical strength; energy

power, energy

MOXIE as in Wiktionary
MOXIE as in Wikipedia