feisty

Today's Word June 7, 2020

Definition: (adjective) Lively, resilient, and self-reliant.
Synonyms: spunky, plucky.
Usage: The feisty girl ignored neighbors' suggestions that she call the fire department for help and instead scrambled up the tree to get the cat herself.
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