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C1 - AIMING HIGH
2 WORDS - Work out the meaning of words related to AIMING HIGH
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| achieved success | (verb phrase) to accomplish something that you planned to do or attempted to do, e.g. The author finally _________ in his forties. |
| fair chance | (phrase) a reasonable possibility of success, e.g. George has a _______ of making the tennis finals |
| slight chance | (phrase) a small chance of achieving something, e.g. When I enter a competition, I know I only have a ____________ of winning. |
| lifelong ambition | (phrase) something that you very much want to do, e.g. It had been her _____________ to coach a leading team. |
| fully qualified | (phrase) able to do something because you have the knowledge or experience, e.g. Briony is _______ to be an agent. |
| resounding success | (phrase) the accomplishment of something to an unmistakable or tremendous degree, e.g. The awards ceremony was a ______. |
| dismal failure | (phrase) a very bad performance in a task, e.g. What a _________for the team, losing 8-0! |
| major challenge | (phrase) an important, serious, large or great task that needs a lot of skill and determination, e.g. A _____ in her life. |
| overnight success | (phrase) to become successful in a very short time, e.g. Her catering business was an _____________. |
| poor motivation | (phrase) not having enough of the feeling of enthusiasm, e.g. Troy’s __________could lose him his scholarship |
| jumped at | (phrasal v) to take an opportunity in a very enthusiastic way, e.g. I _______the chance to attend the conference in London. |
| took up | (phrasal v) to accept an offer or a challenge , e.g. One of our greatest track athletes _______ a new challenge: knitting! |