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wherewithal

noun as in necessary means

noun as in ability

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He believes he has the energy and wherewithal to take on and defeat Farage.

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“We hope he will find the wherewithal to do something about it.”

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Many, such as Heather Morrow, simply realized they didn’t have the time or wherewithal to keep going, as much as they supported the effort.

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I’m not sure we have an adequate process for mustering the necessary social wherewithal.

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If you don't have the wherewithal, see if your work offers free financial counseling sessions.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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