Success and Reliability: English Vocabulary List

to perform better or achieve superior results compared to someone or something else in a competitive context

"The new species outcompeted the native ones."

"The larger stronger invasive species can easily outcompete the native animals for limited food resources leading to their eventual decline."

to go beyond a particular limit, quality, or standard, often in an exceptional way

"Music can transcend language barriers."

"Great art has the power to transcend cultural boundaries and speak to people from all around the entire world."

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 finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

"You can achieve anything with hard work."

"With hard work and determination anyone can achieve their dreams regardless of their background or circumstances."

to have a rapid development or growth

"Her talent burgeoned at a young age."

"The small startup began to burgeon into a huge multinational corporation within just a few years of its founding."

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

"The accomplishment was great"

"The accomplishment of completing the project ahead of schedule impressed the entire management team"

great knowledge and exceptional skill in a field

"He achieved complete mastery."

"He achieved complete mastery of the piano after practicing many hours every single day for ten years."

the state of gaining power, control, or dominance over others

"His political ascendance surprised."

"His rapid political ascendance surprised many people who did not expect him to become leader so quickly."

the state of being successful, particularly by earning a lot of money

"The nation enjoyed years of prosperity."

"The country enjoyed long economic prosperity and development after implementing new policies ten years ago."

a great victory, success, or achievement gained through struggle

"The triumph was celebrated"

"The triumph was celebrated across the city after the national team won the final match"

indicating that something is very likely to succeed in the future

"This is an auspicious start."

"The company's auspicious start attracted the attention of major investors and they received funding to expand their operations internationally."

bound to succeed or happen as expected

"This is a sure-fire method."

"The entrepreneur thought he had a sure-fire way to make money quickly but his business failed within six months because he did not do proper market research."

having the power to achieve a desired outcome or make a strong impression

"The medicine was effectual."

"The new medicine proved effectual in treating the symptoms of the disease quickly."

a quality that renders a thing or person as trustworthy or believable

"Source has high credibility."

"The news source has high credibility because it always reports facts accurately and honestly."

the quality or state of being factual or true

"Factuality of report."

"The factuality of the report was questioned by many experts after new evidence appeared."

the state or quality of being without any errors

"High accuracy needed."

"High accuracy is needed when performing delicate medical operations on patients."

the state or quality of implying the truth

"Story has verisimilitude."

"The story has great verisimilitude and feels very realistic to the readers."

respected and trusted due to having a good reputation

"We hired a reputable company."

"We hired a reputable contractor who has been in business for over twenty years."

covering or including all aspects of something

"The report is comprehensive."

"The comprehensive report covered every aspect of the problem from start to finish."

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 evade an obligation, question, or problem by means of excuses or dishonesty

"He circumvented the security system easily."

"The clever lawyer found a legal loophole to circumvent the restrictive law and allow his client to proceed with the business deal without any penalties."

to be superior or better in performance, quality, or achievement

"He will exceed expectations."

"The team's performance on the project was so outstanding that it managed to exceed all expectations."

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

"They need to resolve their differences peacefully."

"The couple sought counseling to resolve their differences and save their marriage from falling apart completely."

to overcome a challenge or obstacle

"The army tried to conquer the city."

"The ancient Romans managed to conquer vast territories across Europe and parts of Africa and Asia."

to conquer or bring under control

"The hero will subdue the villain."

"The police successfully subdued the agitated crowd, restoring order to the chaotic situation."

to stop an activity such as a protest using force

"The regime suppressed all political opposition."

"The government tried to suppress the protest but the people continued to march peacefully."

to intrude upon or infringe upon someone else's territory, rights, or space, often causing harm or inconvenience

"Clouds encroach on the sun."

"The developer's plan to build a shopping mall threatened to encroach upon the protected wetlands, raising environmental concerns."

to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction

"The fast car will overtake us."

"With a burst of speed, the cyclist managed to overtake his rivals in the final stretch of the race."

to prove to be superior in strength, influence, or authority

"Good will prevail."

"Despite the many challenges, the team's determination allowed them to prevail in the competition."

to get something, often with difficulty

"He managed to obtain a visa."

"It can be difficult to obtain a visa for some countries without providing extensive documentation about your travel plans."

to obtain or achieve something through effort or action

"He will acquire a new skill."

"Through years of dedicated study and practice, she managed to acquire a profound understanding of quantum physics."

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

"He secures the prize."

"The company worked hard to secure a large contract with a major international client last month."

to take advantage of or make the most of a situation for one's benefit

"Capitalize on your strengths wisely."

"The company hopes to capitalize on the growing trend of people working from home by selling ergonomic office furniture."

to move towards a goal or desired outcome

"We will advance towards the goal."

"The company's innovative strategies allowed them to advance rapidly in the competitive market."

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."

to exceed in quality or achievement

"His skills surpass those of his peers."

"His skills as a pianist surpass those of many professionals even though he has only been playing for five years."

to become too large, mature, or experienced for something

"Children outgrow their clothes."

"As the young artist matured, she began to outgrow the simplistic techniques that had defined her early work."

to live for a longer period than another individual

"She outlived all her siblings."

"The old oak tree has outlived several generations of the family who planted it in their garden many years ago."

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."

a feeling of happiness when one's needs are satisfied

"He found fulfillment there."

"Volunteering at the animal shelter provided her with a deep sense of fulfillment and purpose in her life."

acknowledgment or approval given to someone or something for their achievements, qualities, or actions

"She received international recognition."

"She received international recognition for her important discovery in cancer research last year."

a mark of recognition for excellence or accomplishment, often in the form of a title, medal, or public acknowledgment

"She received major accolade."

"She received a major accolade for her outstanding contribution to literature and education in the country."

a period during which someone or something reaches their most successful point

"Reached its zenith."

"The Roman Empire reached its zenith during the reign of Trajan controlling more territory than ever before or after in its long history."

to confirm or prove the accuracy, authencity, or effectiveness of something

"The experiment will validate the hypothesis."

"The experiment will validate the hypothesis only if the results consistently match the predicted outcomes."

to show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof

"Please confirm your reservation online."

"Please confirm your attendance at the conference by replying to this email before the deadline next Friday."

to confirm the truth or origin of something

"The expert authenticated the ancient coin."

"The art expert was called to authenticate the recently discovered painting and confirm whether it was a genuine masterpiece or a clever forgery."

the process of officially validating or confirming the authenticity, quality, or standards of something or someone

"He earned his teaching certification."

"She received professional certification after passing the difficult examination last month."

having a confident and commanding presence that conveys authority and expertise

"His voice is authoritative."

"The authoritative voice of the commander made the soldiers stand at attention and follow his orders without any hesitation at all."

truly what something appears to be, without any falseness, imitation, or deception

"The bag is genuine leather."

"The bag is made of genuine leather so it will last for many years."

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

"My car is dependable."

"My car is dependable and has never broken down in the ten years I have owned it."