Achievement Vocabulary

noun a thing that has been achieved successfully, typically through effort, skill, or courage

• His greatest accomplishment was earning a PhD in astrophysics.
• Finishing the marathon was a huge accomplishment for her.
• Getting that promotion was a major accomplishment for him.
• Overcoming his fear of public speaking was a significant accomplishment in his life.

verb action word that denotes existence or a state of being

• It is important for a professional to always be above reproach in their conduct.
• I think it's best to just be above all the drama and focus on your own goals.
• She always tries to be above the haters and just keep doing her thing.
• Sometimes it feels like the clouds are so low, you could almost reach up and be above them.

verb to improve or make something better

• Through hard work and dedication, she bettered her skills and advanced in her career.
• After taking some classes, he bettered his cooking skills and now makes amazing meals.
• She really bettered herself after going through that tough situation.
• The new software update bettered the performance of the device significantly.

noun a person's pride or self-satisfaction

verb to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities

• The company can boast of a long history of success in the industry.
• She loves to boast of her new car to all her friends.
• He always boasts of his skills on the basketball court.
• The artist can boast of a colorful palette in his paintings.

noun a statement in which one proudly speaks about their achievements, possessions, or abilities

verb to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities

• The company's marketing team does not like to boast about their success, but they have achieved impressive results.
• She likes to boast about her new car to anyone who will listen.
• He's always boasting about how much money he makes, it's so annoying.
• The mountain stood tall and proud, seeming to boast of its majestic beauty.

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

• It is considered impolite to brag about one's accomplishments in a professional setting.
• She always brags about how much money she makes.
• Stop bragging about your new car, no one cares.
• He tends to brag about his fishing skills, but I think he's exaggerating.

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.

verb to acknowledge a significant event or occasion with festivities or other social gatherings

• The company will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a grand gala event.
• Let's celebrate your birthday with a fun party at my place.
• We're gonna celebrate the end of finals with a huge bash!
• Sometimes, it's important to celebrate the small victories in life.

adjective deserving praise or approval

• The student's dedication to their studies is commendable.
• Your commitment to helping others is truly commendable.
• Your work ethic is on point, that's commendable.
• The way she handled the situation with grace was commendable.

noun the action or process of finishing something

adjective used to describe something that is fully done or finished

• The project is nearing completion and will be finished by the end of the week.
• We're almost done with the project and should be finished by Friday.
• We're almost there, just a little more to go and we'll be done with the project.
• The completion of the project is like reaching the finish line in a race, we're almost there.

noun a formal expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good fortune

• Congratulations on your promotion! You have worked hard and deserve this recognition.
• Congrats on getting the job! You're going to do great!
• Props on acing that test! You're a genius!
• High five on completing the marathon! You're a true champion!

verb to give or supply for a common purpose or fund

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Education can greatly contribute to a person's overall success in life.
• Eating healthy and exercising regularly can contribute to your overall well-being.
• Pitching in with the chores can contribute to a harmonious household.
• Each small act of kindness can contribute to creating a more compassionate world.

verb to reach the highest point or final stage of development; to climax

• The project will culminate in a final presentation to the board of directors.
• All our hard work will culminate in a big party to celebrate.
• Dude, this whole thing is gonna culminate in the most epic showdown ever.
• The tension between the two countries could culminate in a full-blown war.

adjective a word or phrase that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

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

• I am completely done with the project and ready to submit it.
• I'm so done with all this drama, I just want to move on.
• I'm done with this nonsense, I'm outta here.
• After years of hard work, I am finally done with climbing the corporate ladder.

adverb used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate an extent or degree beyond what is usual or expected

• The research findings were extraordinarily impressive and groundbreaking.
• She did an extraordinarily good job on her school project.
• That concert was extraordinarily lit!
• His ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously is extraordinarily like watching a magician perform.

noun fulfillment

verb to bring to completion or reality; achieve or realize

• It is important to fulfill all the requirements outlined in the contract.
• I promised to fulfill my friend's request to water her plants while she's away.
• I totally fulfilled my craving for pizza last night.
• Traveling to new places fulfills my sense of adventure.

adjective Describing the quality of something as satisfactory or acceptable.

adverb Modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate that something is done to a satisfactory or acceptable degree.

• The quality of the product was good enough for us to proceed with the partnership.
• I think my presentation was good enough to impress the clients.
• Her excuse wasn't good enough for skipping the meeting.
• Sometimes good enough is better than perfect in certain situations.

noun courage and resolve; strength of character

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• She displayed great grit and determination in overcoming the challenges.
• You've got to have grit if you want to succeed in this industry.
• He's got the grit to make it through anything life throws at him.
• The grit in her character shone through during the tough times.

adjective showing skill or cleverness

adverb in a clever or skillful manner; easily

• The company handily exceeded their quarterly revenue target.
• She handily beat her opponent in the tennis match.
• He handily aced that test without even studying.
• The new software handily smooths out any glitches in the system.

verb to regard or treat with respect or admiration

adjective highly respected or esteemed

• I am deeply honored to receive this prestigious award for my contributions to the field.
• I feel so honored that you chose me to be your maid of honor!
• I was totally honored to be invited to the party, it was lit!
• The artist felt honored as the colors on the canvas came together in perfect harmony.

noun a strong positive feeling that a person or group of people has about someone or something

verb to make someone feel admiration and respect

• The candidate's presentation skills really impress the hiring committee.
• Wow, that new video game really impresses me!
• That new restaurant really impressed the socks off me!
• Her talent for storytelling never fails to impress me.

verb to fulfill or satisfy expectations or standards

preposition used to indicate the standard or expectation that is being met or exceeded

• The company strives to live up to its reputation for excellent customer service.
• I hope the new restaurant can live up to all the hype.
• I don't think he can live up to his big talk.
• She always sets such high standards for herself, it's hard to live up to them sometimes.

verb to make progress or advance towards a goal or objective

• The research team is determined to make headway in finding a cure for the disease.
• We're finally starting to make some headway on the project.
• Let's hustle and make some headway on this assignment.
• Despite facing many obstacles, she managed to make headway in her career.

noun The highest point or pinnacle; the ultimate example or epitome of something

• The new luxury car model is considered the ne plus ultra of automotive engineering.
• For him, that expensive watch is the ne plus ultra of style.
• That new gaming console is the ne plus ultra of entertainment.
• To her, traveling to Paris was the ne plus ultra of her dreams.

verb to surpass or exceed in class, quality, or performance

• The new technology outclasses the previous version in terms of efficiency and performance.
• Their team completely outclassed the competition in the final round of the tournament.
• That new restaurant really outclasses all the others in town.
• Her talent for storytelling truly outclasses anyone else I know.

verb to surpass in brilliance or excellence; to shine brighter or more strongly than someone or something else

• Her academic achievements outshine those of her classmates.
• Sarah always manages to outshine everyone at the party with her dance moves.
• I bet you can't outshine me in this game!
• The stars in the night sky outshine any city lights.

adjective standing out among others; exceptionally good or impressive

• The outstanding performance of the company's stock has attracted many investors.
• The movie was outstanding; I highly recommend it!
• That new restaurant is outstanding - we should check it out!
• Her outstanding leadership skills shone through during the crisis.

noun exceptional skill or ability in a particular activity or field

• Her prowess in mathematics was evident as she effortlessly solved complex equations.
• He showed off his gaming prowess by winning every match against his friends.
• She's got mad prowess when it comes to playing the guitar.
• His prowess on the dance floor was like poetry in motion.

adjective showing eagerness or enthusiasm

preposition indicating that someone is eager or excited to do something

• The team is raring to start the new project.
• I'm raring to go on our road trip this weekend.
• She's raring to party tonight.
• The young athlete is raring to break the world record.

noun the act of realizing or the state of being realized

verb to become fully aware or conscious of something; to understand or comprehend

• After careful analysis, we came to realize the importance of implementing these changes.
• I didn't realize how much work this project would involve.
• I didn't even realize he was talking about me until it was too late.
• As she looked back on her past mistakes, she began to realize that they were all part of her journey towards growth.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• After conducting a thorough analysis, the researchers realized the potential impact of their findings.
• I just realized I forgot to buy milk at the store.
• She finally realized she was being ghosted by her crush.
• As the sun set, he realized the fleeting nature of time.

noun a high-pitched sound or cry

verb to narrowly pass or succeed

preposition indicating the manner or means by which something is done

• The mouse managed to squeak by the cat without being noticed.
• I was able to squeak by the security guard and sneak into the concert.
• I barely squeaked by on the exam, but at least I passed.
• Despite the challenges, she was able to squeak by and make ends meet.

noun a person who achieves success or is prosperous

adjective describes a person or thing that achieves a desired outcome or is prosperous

• The company implemented a successful marketing strategy to increase sales.
• She threw a successful party last night.
• His new business venture is totally successful!
• The artist's use of color was a successful experiment in pushing boundaries.

noun something that is overcome or conquered

verb to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

• With determination and hard work, we were able to surmount the challenges that came our way.
• I never thought I could surmount my fear of public speaking, but with practice, I did it!
• Dude, you totally surmounted that crazy obstacle course like a boss!
• Sometimes, the biggest obstacles in life require us to surmount our own doubts and insecurities.

verb to exceed, go beyond, or outdo in performance, quality, or achievement

• The company's revenue continues to surpass expectations each quarter.
• Her grades always surpass mine, she's so smart!
• I can't believe he managed to surpass all of us in the race.
• His dedication to his craft allowed him to surpass all obstacles in his path.

adjective exceeding or going beyond what is expected or usual

• The company's revenue growth has been surpassing expectations for the past few quarters.
• Her cooking skills are surpassing those of a professional chef.
• That new movie is surpassing all the others in terms of box office sales.
• His dedication to his craft is surpassing all boundaries and limitations.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the extent or degree of an action or state

• The progress of the project thus far has been impressive.
• We've come a long way with the renovations thus far.
• We've been killing it on the court thus far.
• The journey of self-discovery has been enlightening thus far.

noun a person who is victorious or successful

adjective describing a feeling of great victory or success

• The team emerged triumphant in the championship match.
• We were triumphant in our quest to find the best pizza in town.
• She felt totally triumphant after acing her exam.
• His triumphant smile lit up the room as he accepted the award.

adjective unequaled is an adjective that describes something that is unmatched or unparalleled in quality or degree

• His dedication to his craft was unequaled by anyone else in the industry.
• Her talent on the basketball court is unequaled by her teammates.
• That burger joint has unequaled fries, you have to try them!
• The artist's ability to capture emotion in her paintings is truly unequaled.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'unparalleled' describes something that is unmatched or incomparable

• The company's success in the market is unparalleled, setting a new standard for the industry.
• Her talent in singing is unparalleled, she's definitely the best in our group.
• That new restaurant is unparalleled, their food is off the charts!
• His dedication to his craft is unparalleled, like a flame that never goes out.

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun. 'Unsurpassed' describes something that cannot be surpassed or exceeded.

• The quality of their product is unsurpassed in the industry.
• Their product is the best, no one can beat it.
• Their product is off the charts, nothing comes close.
• Their product is like a shining diamond in a sea of rocks, truly unsurpassed.

adjective describing something that is worth the time, effort, or money invested in it; beneficial or rewarding

• Attending the conference was definitely worthwhile as I gained valuable insights from the speakers.
• Watching that movie was totally worthwhile, it was so entertaining!
• That concert was hella worthwhile, the band was amazing!
• Investing in yourself through education is always worthwhile, as knowledge is a valuable asset.

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

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

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

article a word that specifies and limits a noun

• It is important to set realistic targets in order to not overshoot your goal.
• Make sure you don't overshoot your goal by setting achievable milestones.
• Don't go overboard and overshoot the goal, keep it within reach.
• Sometimes it's better to aim slightly lower to avoid overshooting the goal and feeling disappointed.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

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

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• Despite not achieving the desired result, he was given an A for effort for his dedication and hard work.
• She may not have won the competition, but she definitely deserves an A for effort for all the practice she put in.
• Even though he didn't pass the test, I'll give him an A for effort for trying his best.
• The project didn't turn out as expected, but I have to give them an A for effort for thinking outside the box.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun.

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

preposition A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

• The opportunity for collaboration with that prestigious company is considered to be golden.
• Getting a promotion at work would be golden!
• If we win the lottery, that would be totally golden!
• Her heart seemed to be golden, always full of kindness and compassion.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

• She is an accomplished pianist, having performed in prestigious concert halls around the world.
• My friend is so accomplished at baking, she can whip up a cake in no time.
• He's an accomplished gamer, always finishing first in online competitions.
• The artist accomplished his vision with a single brushstroke, creating a masterpiece.

noun cap - a type of headwear worn for various purposes

pronoun one's - belonging to or associated with oneself

preposition in - used to indicate location or position within something

• Being recognized as Employee of the Month was a feather in his cap.
• Winning the science fair was definitely a feather in her cap.
• Scoring the winning goal was a real feather in his cap.
• Graduating with honors was a feather in her cap, symbolizing all her hard work paying off.