Grit and Shale

Grit

Grit noun - The strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship.

Shale and grit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shale" instead a noun "Grit".

Nearby Word: gritty

Shale

Shale noun - A sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay.
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Grit and shale are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grit" instead a noun "Shale".
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