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Vocabulary Entry

pluck

|verb • noun • noun
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verb

To take hold of something and remove it forcibly.

Example Sentences

"She decided to pluck a few flowers from the garden."

"He had to pluck the string of his guitar gently."

"The farmer began to pluck the apples from the trees."

noun

The act of pulling something out or away.

Example Sentences

"With a quick pluck, she removed the loose thread from her dress."

"After a difficult decision, he felt a sense of pluck in his soul."

"The dog made a pluck at the toy, trying to free it from under the couch."

noun

Courage or determination, especially in the face of difficulties.

Example Sentences

"It takes a lot of pluck to stand up for what you believe in."

"Her pluck during the competition impressed the judges."

"Despite the challenges, he faced them with great pluck and resilience."

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