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Ambition and Achievement

27 Words

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wish
1.
wish
Verb

to desire something to occur or to be true even though it is improbable or not possible

He regularly wishes he could travel the world.

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achievement
2.
a
chieve
ment
Noun

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

He beamed with pride as he recounted his achievement of climbing the highest peak in the country.

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aim
3.
aim
Verb

to direct or guide something such as a weapon at a person or thing

The archer carefully aimed the arrow at the bullseye.

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ambition
4.
am
bi
tion
Noun

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

Fueled by boundless ambition, the young entrepreneur launched her tech startup despite the crowded market.

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bright
5.
bright
Adjective

emitting or reflecting a significant amount of light

The bright sun shone down on the beach, warming the sand.

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effective
6.
e
ffec
tive
Adjective

achieving the intended or desired result

The effective marketing campaign boosted sales significantly.

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effort
7.
e
ffort
Noun

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

Despite her best effort, she couldn't solve the puzzle.

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manage
8.
ma
nage
Verb

to be in charge of the work of a team, organization, department, etc.

The CEO skillfully manages the company, ensuring growth and profitability.

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practical
9.
prac
ti
cal
Adjective

(of a method, idea, or plan) likely to be successful or effective

The engineer proposed a practical solution to the problem.

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positive
10.
po
si
tive
Adjective

displaying approval, support, or agreement

Her feedback was positive, praising the team's efforts.

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negative
11.
ne
ga
tive
Adjective

having an unpleasant or harmful effect on someone or something

The report highlighted the negative impact of pollution on wildlife.

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promote
12.
pro
mote
Verb

to move to a higher position or rank

After years of hard work, she was promoted to manager of the department.

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respect
13.
res
pect
Verb

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

I respect my grandfather for his wisdom and life experiences.

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secret
14.
sec
ret
Noun

a thing or fact that is known and seen by only one person or a few people and hidden from others

She confided in her best friend, sharing a secret that she had kept for years.

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support
15.
su
pport
Verb

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

Friends and family members often support each other during challenging times.

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work on
16.
work on
Verb

to focus one's effort, time, or attention on something in order to achieve a particular goal

She's working on a solution to address the recurring issues in the system.

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dream
17.
dream
Noun

a series of images, feelings, or events happening in one's mind during sleep

She had a vivid dream about flying over mountains.

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hopeful
18.
hope
ful
Adjective

(of a person) having a positive attitude and believing that good things are likely to happen

The young artist felt hopeful after receiving positive feedback on her latest work.

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progress
19.
prog
ress
Noun

gradual movement toward a goal or a desired state

The scientist made significant progress in her research on renewable energy.

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intend
20.
in
tend
Verb

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

She intends to travel abroad next summer.

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go
21.
go
Verb

to travel or move from one location to another

He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family.

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fight
22.
fight
Verb

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

The soldiers bravely fought on the front lines during the war.

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fortunately
23.
for
tu
nate
ly
Adverb

used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

Fortunately, the weather cleared up just in time for the outdoor event, allowing it to proceed smoothly.

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unfortunately
24.
un
for
tu
nate
ly
Adverb

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

Unfortunately, the flight was delayed due to severe weather conditions, causing inconvenience for the passengers.

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successfully
25.
suc
cess
fu
lly
Adverb

in a manner that achieves what is desired or expected

After months of hard work and dedication, she successfully completed her research project.

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result
26.
re
sult
Noun

something that is caused by something else

The medication had the desired result of reducing the patient's symptoms.

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secure
27.
se
cure
Verb

to reach or gain a particular thing, typically requiring significant amount of effort

After months of negotiations, they finally secured a contract with the new client.

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