Gall and Spunk

Gall

Gall noun - A deep-seated ill will.

Spunk and gall are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spunk" instead a noun "Gall".

Nearby Words: galling, galled, Gallic

Spunk

Spunk noun - The strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship.
Usage example: had the spunk to overcome a severe physical disability

Gall and spunk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gall" instead a noun "Spunk".

Nearby Word: spunky

How words are described

sheer sheer gall sheer spunk
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