Owl's word for the day

just one word... once a day from the Owl (mood, internet and zesa dependent)

Gumption

One of the final challenges for human beings is to get old with as much verve and gumption as possible. (Alison Judson Ryerson)

Gumption (n.) : common sense or resourcefulness; initiative or courage; good sense; get up and go.

Synonyms : nerve, discernment, enterprise, shrewdness, wisdom, astuteness, acumen, judgement, sagacity.

G = 2 points
U = 1 point
M = 3 points
P = 3 points
T = 1 point
I = 1 point
O = 1 point
N = 1 point

Gumption is worth at least 13 points in the game of scrabble.

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23 February 2014 08:36

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