Success And Achievement Vocabulary

adjective describing the state of being lively and active

conjunction joining the words 'alive' and 'kicking' to show that both are present and active

• Despite his age, the retired professor is still alive and kicking, continuing to contribute to academic research.
• I heard from Sarah yesterday, she's alive and kicking and enjoying her retirement in Florida.
• Don't worry about Tom, he's alive and kicking and ready to party tonight.
• The old theater may have seen better days, but it's still alive and kicking with a loyal audience attending every show.

noun a type of fruit-bearing plant or tree

verb to produce positive results or outcomes; to be successful

• After months of hard work, the research project finally began to bear fruit with groundbreaking discoveries.
• I can't wait for all our efforts to bear fruit and see the results of our project.
• I'm hoping all the time and energy I put into studying will bear fruit when I take the exam.
• Planting the seeds of kindness and compassion will eventually bear fruit in the form of positive relationships and goodwill.

adjective comparative form of good, indicating a higher quality or more desirable characteristic

• It is important to strive for continuous improvement in order to better our processes.
• I think we should switch to a different supplier, their products are better.
• I heard the new restaurant in town is lit, the food is so much better than anywhere else.
• Sometimes you have to go through tough times to come out the other side better and stronger.

noun a period of great success or importance

adverb to a great extent or degree

• The company invested big time in their new marketing campaign.
• I messed up big time on that test.
• She's crushing it big time in her new job.
• His ego is big time after winning the championship.

verb Deserved is a past tense form of the verb deserve, which means to be worthy of or to have earned something.

• The employee received the promotion because he deserved it based on his hard work and dedication.
• She got an A on the test because she totally deserved it for studying all night.
• He totally deserved to win the game because he's been killing it on the field all season.
• The criminal got what he deserved when he was finally caught and sentenced to prison.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'enviable' describes something that is desirable or worthy of envy

• Her dedication to her craft has earned her an enviable reputation in the industry.
• She has an enviable collection of designer handbags.
• That new car of his is totally enviable.
• His ability to remain calm under pressure is truly enviable.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Exemplary' means serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

• The student's exemplary performance in all subjects earned them a scholarship.
• She always sets an exemplary example for her classmates.
• His work ethic is just exemplary, always putting in 110%.
• The artist's use of color in the painting was truly exemplary, capturing the essence of the scene perfectly.

noun the state of being widely known, recognized, or celebrated

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• The actress gained international fame after starring in the blockbuster movie.
• Everyone in town knows about his fame as a talented musician.
• She's been chasing fame ever since she was a teenager.
• The artist's work achieved fame in the art world, becoming highly sought after by collectors.

adjective describing something that is advantageous or beneficial

• The company's financial report showed a favorable increase in profits this quarter.
• The weather forecast is looking favorable for our picnic this weekend.
• I heard the reviews for the new restaurant were really favorable.
• His charming personality makes him quite favorable in social situations.

adverb In a favorable manner; showing approval or preference

• The company's financial report was reviewed favorably by the board of directors.
• The teacher graded my project favorably, I got an A+!
• My friends always speak favorably of that new restaurant in town.
• Her positive attitude always influences others to think favorably about the situation.

noun the state or action of producing or developing something to completion; realization or fulfillment of a plan or project

• After years of hard work, the project finally came to fruition.
• We finally made it happen after putting in so much effort.
• We totally nailed it after all that hustle.
• The seeds of their labor finally blossomed into full fruition.

• The company's sales have been going strong for the past few quarters.
• Our friendship is still going strong after all these years.
• Their relationship is going strong, they're practically inseparable.
• The team's momentum is going strong, they are on a winning streak.

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

• The company achieved great success in their latest quarter.
• I had a great time at the concert last night.
• That party was so lit, it was a great time!
• His influence on the team was great, like a guiding light in the dark.

verb to be in a very favorable or advantageous position

pronoun used to refer to a particular situation or outcome

• With their exceptional skills and hard work, they have it made in the world of finance.
• Sarah just landed her dream job at the tech company - she's got it made now!
• Once you inherit that fortune, you'll really have it made, dude.
• After years of struggle, finally achieving inner peace made him feel like he had it made.

adjective describing a person or thing that is achieving or aiming for great success or ambition in a particular field

adverb modifying a verb or adjective to indicate a high level or degree of achievement or ambition

• The high-flying business executive was always on the move, traveling to different countries for meetings.
• That high-flying entrepreneur sure knows how to make a deal!
• The high-flying DJ is going to throw an epic party tonight.
• Her high-flying dreams of becoming a famous actress kept her motivated to work hard.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb by providing information on how something is done

• The team's performance was impressively consistent throughout the entire season.
• She managed to finish the project impressively quickly.
• That new restaurant is impressively lit, we should check it out.
• His ability to adapt to new situations is impressively like a chameleon.

adjective showing diligence and hard work; hardworking; diligent

• The industrious worker completed all of his tasks ahead of schedule.
• My industrious neighbor is always working on some project in his garage.
• That dude is so industrious, he's always hustling and grinding.
• The industrious bee tirelessly collected nectar from flower to flower.

noun a sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience, typically by clapping

• The pianist received a standing ovation from the audience after his performance.
• The singer got a huge ovation from the crowd at the concert.
• The team's victory got a massive ovation from the fans.
• Her innovative idea received an ovation from her colleagues during the meeting.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'proud' describes a feeling of satisfaction or pleasure in one's achievements, qualities, or possessions.

• I am proud to announce that our company has achieved record-breaking sales this quarter.
• I'm so proud of my daughter for getting into her dream college!
• I'm low-key proud of myself for acing that test without studying.
• She wore her achievements like a crown, proud and unapologetic.

adverb an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating manner, time, place, or degree. 'Swimmingly' is an adverb that means smoothly, without any problems or difficulties.

• The project is progressing swimmingly and we expect to meet the deadline.
• I thought the party was going to be a disaster, but it's actually going swimmingly!
• I aced the test, everything is going swimmingly!
• Her career was going swimmingly until she hit a roadblock.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

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

• Thanks to the diligent work of our research team, we were able to make a groundbreaking discovery.
• Thanks to my roommate, I was able to borrow her car for the weekend.
• Thanks to my bestie, I got the hookup for tickets to the concert.
• Thanks to the sunshine, the flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully.

verb to promote or praise something enthusiastically

adjective describing someone or something being highly praised or promoted

• The new product was touted as the most advanced technology on the market.
• They touted the concert as the best one of the year.
• The company touted their new phone as the bomb.
• The politician touted his achievements in the debate.

noun a great victory or achievement

verb to achieve victory or success

• The team's triumph in the championship game was a result of their hard work and dedication.
• We celebrated our triumph with a big party after winning the competition.
• His triumph on the basketball court was epic - he totally dominated the game.
• Overcoming her fear of public speaking was a triumph for her confidence.

verb To defeat decisively in a competition or conflict

• The team was able to trounce their opponents in the final match, securing their victory.
• We totally trounced them in the game last night, it was epic!
• We trounced those guys so hard, they didn't stand a chance.
• Her confidence trounced any doubts she had about the presentation.

noun the act of achieving victory or success in a competition, contest, or game

adjective having the quality of achieving victory or success

• The company's winning strategy led to a significant increase in revenue.
• She's on a winning streak with all her recent projects.
• We're totally winning at this game right now.
• Winning hearts and minds is essential for building a strong community.

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

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

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

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

• After years of hard work and dedication, the young entrepreneur finally hit it big with a successful tech startup.
• My cousin hit it big with his latest music release and now he's getting tons of recognition.
• I heard Sarah hit it big at the casino last night and won a huge jackpot.
• The new restaurant hit it big with customers, thanks to their unique menu and excellent service.

noun a body of water that is smaller in size or scope

adjective describing the size of the fish as being large

• He was used to being a big fish in a little pond at his small hometown university.
• Back in high school, she was always a big fish in a little pond.
• He's like a big fish in a little pond when he's at the local bar showing off his pool skills.
• In the world of indie filmmaking, she was considered a big fish in a little pond.

noun a body of water smaller than a lake, especially one artificially formed, as by damming a stream

adjective describing the size of the fish as large

• He was considered a big fish in a small pond in his local community due to his success in business.
• She's like a big fish in a small pond at this school, everyone knows her.
• He thinks he's a big fish in a small pond just because he's the best player on the team.
• In the world of indie music, she's a big fish in a small pond, but she dreams of making it big in the mainstream.

noun a person who has achieved a goal or success, especially in the face of adversity

• The achievers in the company were recognized during the annual awards ceremony.
• The achievers at the school were given special certificates for their hard work.
• The achievers in our group totally nailed the presentation!
• The achievers in society are like shining stars in the night sky, guiding others towards success.