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B1 Level Wordlist - Success and Failure

Here you will learn some English words about success and failure, such as "try", "attempt", "difficulty", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
try
try
[noun]

an effort to achieve or do a particular thing

Ex: Despite his best try, he couldn't solve the complex puzzle. 
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to attempt

to try to complete or do something difficult

Ex: He attempts the challenging crossword puzzle every morning. 
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to cost
to cost
[Verb]

to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision

Ex: Ignoring safety regulations can cost lives in hazardous work environments. 
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difficulty

a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

Ex: The Smiths experienced significant financial difficulty after unexpected medical expenses depleted their savings. 
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advantage
advantage
[noun]

a condition that causes a person or thing to be more successful compared to others

Ex: His experience in digital marketing gave him a significant advantage over other job applicants. 
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disadvantage

a situation that has fewer or no benefits over another, which makes succeeding difficult

Ex: Growing up in a remote village put him at a disadvantage compared to his peers in the city. 
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disappointing
disappointing
[Adjective]

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

Ex: The disappointing performance of the team in the championship match left fans feeling disheartened. 
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expectation

a belief about what is likely to happen in the future, often based on previous experiences or desires

Ex: Sarah had high expectations for her birthday party, but it turned out to be a small gathering with only a few friends. 
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enemy
enemy
[noun]

someone who is against a person, or hates them

Ex: Despite being childhood friends, they grew apart and became bitter enemies in adulthood. 
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to fail
to fail
[Verb]

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

Ex: Despite their best efforts, the plan failed. 
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failure
failure
[noun]

the absence of success in achieving a goal

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trouble
trouble
[noun]

the fact or situation of causing a difficulty

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hard
hard
[Adverb]

with a lot of difficulty or effort

Ex: He worked hard to achieve his goals. 
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lost
lost
[Adjective]

unable to regain something due to it being gone or not existing anymore

Ex: The ancient artifacts were lost to history, buried beneath layers of earth for centuries. 
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to miss
to miss
[Verb]

to lose the chance to experience or have something

Ex: She missed the chance to speak at the conference. 
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to overcome

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

Ex: She overcame obstacles in her career by demonstrating resilience and determination. 
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purpose
purpose
[noun]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

Ex: His purpose in studying abroad was to immerse himself in a different culture and improve his language skills. 
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to achieve

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: After years of hard work and dedication, she finally achieved her dream of becoming a published author. 
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unsuccessful
unsuccessful
[Adjective]

not achieving the intended or desired outcome

Ex: The unsuccessful job applicant did not receive an offer. 
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to work
to work
[Verb]

to make efforts in order to gain something

Ex: She is working to improve her language skills. 
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obstacle
obstacle
[noun]

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

Ex: Fear of failure was the main obstacle to her success. 
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to go on
to go on
[Verb]

to continue without stopping

Ex: The marathon runners were determined to go on despite the rain. 
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to give up

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him. 
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to abandon

to no longer continue something altogether

Ex: Sarah finally mustered the courage to abandon her toxic relationship. 
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to fight
to fight
[Verb]

to make a strong and continuous effort to achieve something

Ex: She fought for equal opportunities in the workplace throughout her career. 
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to accomplish

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

Ex: After years of dedicated practice, she accomplished fluency in three foreign languages. 
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success
success
[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: His hard work and determination finally led to the success he had been striving for. 
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to succeed

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: Through persistent effort and dedication, she succeeded in securing a promotion at her job. 
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well-paid
well-paid
[Adjective]

(of a job or occupation) providing a high salary or income in comparison to others in the same industry or field

Ex: She chose a career in finance because she knew it was well-paid and offered excellent opportunities for advancement. 
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to trouble

to create problems for someone, resulting in hardship

Ex: The financial crisis troubled many families, causing stress and uncertainty. 
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mistake
mistake
[noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth. 
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