💪 Grit: It's Required for True Success
GRIT most nearly means: A) levity; B) candor; C) perseverance; D) acumen. Answer inside. 👉️
If you have grit, then you simply don’t give up, no matter what. Nothing can stop you; you keep going, even when you’re tired or have lost enthusiasm. Angela Duckworth became associated with grit in the 2010s after a series of publications and a TED talk on the “the power of passion and perseverance.”
📚️ Definition of Grit
Grit (noun): Courage, resolve, and strength of character; the blend of perseverance and passion that pushes someone to chase long-term goals despite setbacks. Example: the grit to finish a marathon. Grit also refers to sand or similar small, abrasive particles used for grinding. Grit is also a measure of the fineness of the grit, like 200 grit, 1000 grit.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Grit
IPA: /ɡrɪt/ (See IPA key)
Phonetic: GRIT
📰 Examples of Grit
Here are some examples of the word grit:
Zenencia’s grit got her through four grueling years of medical school while she worked exactly four hours a week as an MCAT tutor.
The 1969 Western True Grit earned John Wayne (born Marion Robert Morrison) his only Academy Award, with the title referring to the characters’ grit in tracking down a criminal.
On grit: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” — Thomas A. Edison (commonly attributed; year uncertain)
“Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals.” — Angela Duckworth
🗣️ Common Collocations of Grit
A collocation is a group of words often found together in usage, for example figment of one’s imagination, extenuating circumstances, or inclement weather.
true grit
sheer grit
grit and determination
to show grit
grit and resilience
Quiz answer: C, perseverance.