| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| spunk | (noun) the courage to carry on | Synonyms: heart, mettle, nerve |
| (noun) material for starting a fire | Synonyms: kindling, punk, tinder, touchwood | |
| spunky | (adjective) willing to face danger | Synonyms: game, gamey, gamy, gritty, mettlesome, spirited |
| (adjective) showing courage | Synonyms: feisty, plucky |