B1 Level Wordlist - Ambition and Achievement

to desire something to occur or to be true even though it is improbable or not possible

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

a specific, concrete objective that a person or group actively works toward, believing it to be realistically achievable

to intend or attempt to achieve something

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

(of someone or something's future) likely to be successful and very good

achieving the intended or desired result

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

a feeling of desire for something or of wanting something to happen

to do something difficult successfully

(of a method, idea, or plan) likely to be successful or effective

achieving success or progress

having an unpleasant or harmful effect on someone or something

to help or support the progress or development of something

admiration for someone or something because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

the most effective or proven method of achieving something

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

to focus one's effort, time, or attention on something in order to achieve a particular goal

to think about something that one desires very much

(of a person) having a positive attitude and believing that good things are likely to happen

gradual movement toward a goal or a desired state

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

to progress in a particular way

the will, energy, and strength to keep trying to achieve or prevent something

used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

in a manner that achieves what is desired or expected

to directly cause something

to reach or gain a particular thing, typically requiring significant amount of effort