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C1 Vocab Success
Question | Answer |
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accomplishment | a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work |
advancement | the process of improvement or progress |
aspiration | a strong will to achieve something |
boom | a time of great economic growth |
breakthrough | an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem |
comeback | a return by a renowned person to their former popular or successful state |
glory | the popularity, honor, and praise that a person receives as a result of a great success or act |
triumph | a great victory, success, or achievement gained through struggle |
achiever | someone who reaches a high level of success, particularly in their occupation |
big time | the highest and most successful level in a profession, particularly in entertainment field |
to top | to be in the lead on a list, in a league, etc. because of being better than others |
to attain | to succeed in reaching a goal, after hard work |
to blossom | to start to be healthier, more successful, or confident |
to congratulate | to express one's good wishes or praise to someone when something very good has happened to them |
to consolidate | to strengthen a position of power or success so that it lasts longer |
to flourish | to quickly grow in a successful way |
to fly high | to be experiencing great success |
to pay off | (of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results |
to prevail | (of an opinion, idea, etc.) to prove superior and be accepted by others, particularly after a dispute or struggle |
to prosper | to grow in a successful way, especially financially |
to strive | to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal |
to thrive | to develop or grow well or continue to be successful |
drive | a strong desire and determination to succeed |
effectiveness | the quality of yielding the desired result |
perseverance | the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties |
resolve | a strong will to have or do something of value |
desirable | worth doing or having |
distinguished | deserving admiration, respect, and being very successful |
favorable | describing something that is liked or approved |
feasible | having the potential of being executed or done successfully |
fulfilled | feeling happy and satisfied with one's life, job, etc. |
notable | drawing attention or deserving attention or notice |
premier | considered most successful or important, particularly compared to others |
productive | producing something of value through effective and efficient use of time, resources, and effort |
to live up to | to meet an expectation or fulfill a promise |
with flying colors | in a distinctive and very successful way |