plucky

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plucky
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
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a. valeroso
The plucky shopkeeper wasn't easily cowed, and the would-be thief dropped his knife and ran when she pulled out a shotgun.La valerosa tendera no se intimidó fácilmente, y el hombre que trataba de robarle soltó la navaja cuando ella sacó una escopeta.
b. intrépido
The plucky team of journalists broke the story before any of the major networks picked it up.El intrépido equipo de periodistas publicó la historia antes que todas las cadenas importantes.
c. fuerte
The plucky teenager managed to beat the cancer against all odds.El fuerte adolescente logró vencer al cáncer contra todo pronóstico.
d. osado
At first, the powerful corporations that dominated the industry didn't see the plucky entrepreneur as a threat. That mistake ended up being a costly one.Al principio, las poderosas multinacionales que dominaban la industria no vieron al osado empresario como una amenaza. Ese error les terminaría costando mucho.
e. valiente
This kid may be short and skinny, but he's plucky, and that's what counts.Este niño podrá ser bajito y flaco, pero es valiente, y eso es lo que cuenta.
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