Success and Failure: English Vocabulary List

the action or endeavor of trying to complete a task or achieve a goal, often one that is challenging

"Failed first attempt."

"His first attempt to climb the mountain failed because of bad weather conditions last year."

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

"She learned to cope with anxiety."

"She learned various techniques to cope with stress after attending several mindfulness and meditation workshops."

to succeed in reaching a goal, after hard work

"She will attain her dream."

"Through consistent effort and unwavering determination, he managed to attain his long-held ambition."

to grow in a successful way, especially financially

"Small businesses prosper with good management."

"The region prospered greatly after the discovery of oil brought wealth and new opportunities to the local population."

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

"She has ambitious plans."

"The ambitious young lawyer dreamed of becoming a judge one day and worked long hours to build a successful career in her field."

the success that is achieved in a competition, game, war, etc.

"The victory felt sweet."

"The team celebrated victory after a long and difficult season."

the state of having lost in a contest, war, competition, etc.

"The army accepted defeat after the long battle."

"The general refused to accept defeat even though his army had lost half its soldiers and supplies were dangerously low."

indicating potential for success or positive outcomes

"The future is promising."

"The young scientist's promising research could lead to a cure for a deadly disease."

a goal that one wants to achieve

"The main objective is to reduce costs."

"The main objective is to reduce costs by twenty percent while maintaining the same quality level."

an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem

"The breakthrough changed science"

"The scientific breakthrough changed science by introducing a completely new approach to disease treatment"

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

"I will accomplish my goals."

"Despite numerous obstacles, she managed to accomplish her ambitious project before the deadline."

to accomplish or do something that was wished for, expected, or promised

"He needs to fulfill his dreams."

"Volunteering at the local shelter helped her fulfill her desire to give back to the community."

an energetic or determined effort to achieve a goal

"It was a tough battle."

"She waged a valiant battle against the disease, inspiring many with her resilience."

to no longer continue something altogether

"They abandon the plan."

"After careful consideration, the committee decided to abandon the controversial project due to public outcry."

representing the best possible example or standard

"This is the ideal spot."

"The ideal candidate for the job has excellent communication skills and at least five years of experience in a similar role."

to reach a level of acceptance and recognition due to permanent success

"The band will establish fame."

"He worked diligently to establish his reputation as a leading expert in the field."

in a determined and energetic way, aimed at achieving success or winning

"He argued aggressively."

"The company aggressively pursued new markets to expand its global reach and increase profits."

progress or improvement in a particular area

"There is advance."

"Technological advance has dramatically changed the way we communicate and access information."

to devote a lot of effort, time, etc. to something from which one expects to achieve a good result

"We must invest."

"To achieve her career goals, she decided to invest significant effort into her professional development."

producing desired results through effective and efficient use of time, resources, and effort

"The meeting was productive."

"The meeting was very productive and we managed to finish all of the items on our agenda before lunchtime today."

to make a desired outcome come true

"We realize dreams."

"He worked tirelessly to realize his lifelong ambition of becoming a published author."

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

"Strive to be your best self."

"We should always strive to be better than we were yesterday instead of comparing ourselves to others."

gradual movement toward a goal or a desired state

"She is making good progress at school."

"Technological progress has fundamentally transformed human civilization over the last century."

to try and seek something and engage in it in order to achieve one's goal

"We will pursue it."

"She decided to pursue her passion for art despite the financial risks involved."

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

"He is ambitious."

"The ambitious young lawyer worked eighty hours a week because she wanted to become a partner at the firm before she turned thirty."

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

"She felt desperate."

"He was desperate after losing his job and facing mounting debts."

the absence of success in achieving a goal

"Failure teaches lessons."

"The failure of the plan forced them to try a different approach."

to achieve a better life or job position

"I will rise."

"She hoped to rise to a leadership position within the rapidly growing company."

having no possibility or expectation of improvement or success

"The situation is hopeless."

"The situation seemed hopeless but they did not give up and eventually found a solution to their problem after many attempts."

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

"The loss was sad."

"The sudden loss of her best friend left her in a state of profound grief."

very harmful or bad

"The result was disastrous."

"The disastrous consequences of the oil spill affected wildlife and fishing industries for many years after the accident occurred."

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

"Many students struggle with math."

"Many students struggle with time management during their first year of university because they have more freedom."

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

"He must overcome his fear of heights."

"She managed to overcome her fear of public speaking by practicing regularly and joining a supportive group."

to grow and develop exceptionally well

"These plants thrive in humid environments."

"The plants thrive in the warm humid climate of the greenhouse where they are protected from frost and cold winds."

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

"The biggest obstacle was lack of funding."

"The lack of funding was the biggest obstacle preventing the research team from completing their important project."

to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations

"Do not let down your team."

"I know you trusted me completely but I did not mean to let you down."

to quickly grow in a successful way

"This plant flourishes in direct sunlight."

"The small business flourished under the new management because they introduced innovative products and excellent customer service."

a reduction in size, amount, number, etc.

"A fall in prices."

"There was a significant fall in the company's profits during the last fiscal quarter."

to experience great growth and improvement

"The economy boomed after the war."

"The economy began to boom after the war as factories converted back to producing consumer goods and people had more money to spend on luxuries."