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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
[noun]

an effort to achieve or do a particular thing

Ex: She made a try to mend the broken relationship with her estranged friend .
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to try to complete or do something difficult

Ex: The company attempted various marketing strategies to boost sales .
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to cost
[Verb]

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

Ex: Failing to address climate change now cost future generations dearly .
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a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

Ex: She explained difficulties she faced while moving to a new city .
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advantage
[noun]

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

Ex: Negotiating from a position of strength gave the company advantage in the contract talks .
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a situation that has fewer or no benefits over another, which makes succeeding difficult

Ex: The company 's small budget placed it at disadvantage in the competitive market .
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disappointing
[Adjective]

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

Ex: Her reaction to the gift was disappointing.
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a belief about what is likely to happen in the future, often based on previous experiences or desires

Ex: Setting expectations for oneself can lead to greater satisfaction and fulfillment in life .
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enemy
[noun]

someone who is against a person, or hates them

Ex: He treated anyone who disagreed with him as enemy.
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to fail
[Verb]

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

Ex: Her failed despite being well-prepared .
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failure
[noun]

the absence of success in achieving a goal

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trouble
[noun]

the fact or situation of causing a difficulty

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hard
[Adverb]

with a lot of difficulty or effort

Ex: The team hard to win the game .
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lost
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Memories of her childhood home were lost after the passage of time and the demolition of the neighborhood.
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to miss
[Verb]

to lose the chance to experience or have something

Ex: missed the sale by just a few minutes .
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to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

Ex: overcome injuries by undergoing rehabilitation and persistent training .
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purpose
[noun]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

Ex: Finding onepurpose in life often involves introspection and understanding one 's passions and values .
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to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: The student 's perseverance and late-night study sessions helped achieve high scores on the challenging exams .
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unsuccessful
[Adjective]

not achieving the intended or desired outcome

Ex: The experiment was unsuccessful due to unforeseen complications .
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to work
[Verb]

to make efforts in order to gain something

Ex: We working to make our relationship stronger .
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obstacle
[noun]

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

Ex: The heavy snowstorm created obstacle for travelers trying to reach the airport .
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to go on
[Verb]

to continue without stopping

Ex: She told him to go on with his studies and not let setbacks deter him.
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to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: Dogive up now ; you ’re almost there .
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to no longer continue something altogether

Ex: Faced with mounting debts and diminishing profits , the entrepreneur reluctantly decided abandon his business venture .
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to fight
[Verb]

to make a strong and continuous effort to achieve something

Ex: fought for better working conditions in the factory .
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to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

Ex: The mountaineer accomplished the ascent of the challenging peak after weeks of climbing .
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success
[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Success comes with patience and effort .
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to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: succeeded in winning the championship after years of rigorous training and competition .
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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: He quit well-paid corporate job to pursue his passion for art .
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to create problems for someone, resulting in hardship

Ex: The ongoing health troubled her , affecting both her physical and mental well-being .
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mistake
[noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .
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