Academic Achievement Terms

noun a strong desire to achieve something or succeed

adjective ambitious (having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed)

• His ambition to become a successful entrepreneur drove him to work long hours every day.
• She's got big ambitions to travel the world and experience new cultures.
• That guy's ambition is off the charts - he's always hustling to make money.
• Her ambition soared like a bird taking flight, reaching new heights of success.

noun a statement or action in which someone boasts about their achievements or possessions

verb to boast or talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities

• It is not polite to brag about your accomplishments in a professional setting.
• She loves to brag about how much money she makes.
• Stop bragging about your new car, no one cares.
• His loud laughter seemed to brag about his confidence.

adjective a feeling or showing great pleasure or satisfaction

• The company was delighted to announce record profits for the quarter.
• I was absolutely delighted when I found out I got the job!
• I was so delighted when my crush texted me back.
• The artist's use of color in the painting delighted the viewers.

noun the state or quality of being intent; earnestness

adjective having or showing a fixed purpose or intention

• The student listened with intentness during the lecture, taking notes diligently.
• She watched the movie with intentness, trying to catch every detail.
• He played the game with intentness, determined to win no matter what.
• The artist painted with intentness, pouring his emotions onto the canvas.

noun the action or process of recognizing or being recognized

adjective recognizable or acknowledged as valid or important

• The company received international recognition for their innovative technology.
• She finally got some recognition for all her hard work.
• He's been chasing that recognition for ages.
• The artist's work is a recognition of the beauty in everyday life.

verb to contribute to a particular outcome or result

• The success of the project will redound to the benefit of all stakeholders involved.
• If we all work together, the positive results will redound to everyone's advantage.
• If we pull this off, it's gonna redound to some serious gains for us.
• The kindness you show to others will redound to you in unexpected ways.

noun a satisfactory result or outcome

adjective describing something that meets expectations or requirements

• The results of the experiment were deemed satisfactory by the research team.
• I think the movie was pretty satisfactory, nothing too exciting though.
• The food at that restaurant was so-so, not really satisfactory in my opinion.
• Her smile was like a satisfactory conclusion to a long day.

verb to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of someone

adjective satisfying - providing fulfillment or gratification

• The company strives to satisfy all of its customers' needs and expectations.
• I made sure to satisfy all the requirements for the project before submitting it.
• I ate a huge burger to satisfy my hunger.
• Her passion for music never fails to satisfy her soul.

noun the act of displaying one's abilities or possessions in a boastful manner

verb displaying one's abilities or possessions in a boastful manner

adjective characterized by a desire to attract attention or admiration through ostentatious behavior

• The CEO was criticized for constantly showing off his expensive cars and designer clothes.
• She's always showing off her new phone to everyone.
• Stop showing off in front of everyone, it's annoying.
• The peacock flaunts its feathers, showing off its beauty to attract a mate.

noun a person who avoids work or effort

adjective relating to or characteristic of a slacker

• The company decided to terminate the slacker for consistently failing to meet deadlines.
• I can't believe that slacker called in sick again.
• Don't be such a slacker, get your work done!
• His reputation as a slacker in the office is starting to affect his career prospects.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the extent or degree of something

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The success of the project can be attributed to a degree to the efficient management of resources.
• I think his behavior is annoying to a degree, but I can still tolerate it.
• She's cool to a degree, but sometimes she can be a bit much.
• His dedication to his craft is admirable to a degree, but it can also be seen as obsessive.

noun A decorative object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.

• She proudly displayed her trophy in the trophy case at school.
• He won a big trophy at the science fair last week.
• Check out the shiny trophy she got for winning the dance competition.
• His promotion was like a trophy for all his hard work.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

• The research study aimed to address the word gap between children from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
• There's a noticeable word gap between the way she speaks and the way her peers communicate.
• Dude, there's a huge word gap between us when it comes to using tech jargon.
• The word gap between their ideologies seemed impossible to bridge.

noun a person who is about to receive a degree from a university or college

• The graduand received their diploma with honors.
• The graduand is finally done with school!
• The graduand is officially a graduate now.
• The graduand has crossed the finish line of their academic journey.