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Gumption

When I first read this word (a long long long time ago), I thought it had to do with 'food' or 'digestion' etc. But when I looked it up, I found out that it means ' spirited initiative and resourcefulness'. So deceptive I thought.

But we often encounter such words, which we think probably mean something but mean the exact opposite.Personally I have come across many more, but will stop at Gumption.And ask you guys this...

What about your experiences?Any such words? 

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