Education Success Vocabulary

noun means or resources for accomplishing a purpose

• With the necessary wherewithal, the company was able to expand its operations globally.
• I don't have the wherewithal to buy a new car right now.
• She didn't have the wherewithal to handle the pressure of the job.
• He lacked the emotional wherewithal to confront his past trauma.

noun a French word meaning 'determination' or 'perseverance'

• Son acharnement au travail lui a valu une promotion bien méritée.
• Son acharnement à gagner ce jeu vidéo est impressionnant.
• Cet acharnement à draguer toutes les filles de la soirée est pathétique.
• L'acharnement du vent sur les volets de la maison créait une ambiance sinistre.