OpenQuiz

Competition and effort – English vocabulary

33 words · English vocabulary · Created by OpenQuiz Team

33 English words with meanings: all-out, determined effort, intent (on), join, keen… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

Part of the learning path: Vocabulary in Daily Life - Advance

Word list

  1. all-out /,ɔ:l 'aʊt/ (adjective) — using all available effort, force, or resources
    Example: They made an all-out effort to win.
    Synonyms: full-scale, total, maximum
  2. determined effort /dɪ'tɜ:rmɪnd 'ɛfərt/ (phrase) — strong, steady effort to achieve something difficult
    Example: It took a determined effort to finish the project.
    Synonyms: steady effort, persistent effort
  3. intent (on) /ɪn'tɛnt ɑn/ (adjective) — determined to do something
    Example: She is intent on finishing the project.
    Synonyms: determined, set on
  4. join /dʒɔɪn/ (verb) — to become part of a group or activity
    Example: I want to join the club.
    Synonyms: become part of, take part in, enter
  5. keen /ki:n/ (adjective) — very eager or enthusiastic about something
    Example: She's keen to learn Spanish.
    Synonyms: eager, enthusiastic, interested
  6. march /mɑ:rtʃ/ (verb) — to walk together in a large group, often for protest
    Example: They will march for equal rights tomorrow.
    Synonyms: walk, parade, demonstrate
  7. move the goalposts /,mu:v ðə 'ɡoʊlpoʊsts/ (idiom) — to change the rules or demands in the middle of a game or task
    Example: Don't move the goalposts after we've agreed on the rules.
    Synonyms: change the rules, shift the standards, alter the requirements
  8. outnumber /,aʊt'nʌmbər/ (verb) — to be greater in number than
    Example: Our team outnumbers theirs.
    Synonyms: outdo, exceed, surpass
  9. parade (n. and v.) /pə'reɪd/ (verb) — to walk or move in a public line for display or celebration
    Example: The band will parade through the streets.
    Synonyms: march, process, display
  10. passion (for) /'pæʃən/ (noun) — a very strong interest or love for something
    Example: She has a passion for teaching.
    Synonyms: strong interest, love, enthusiasm
  11. persistent /pər'sɪstənt/ (adjective) — continuing firmly even when it is difficult
    Example: She was persistent and kept trying.
    Synonyms: determined, tenacious, persevering
  12. press on /prɛs ɑn/ (phrase) — to continue trying despite difficulty
    Example: We must press on despite the rain.
    Synonyms: continue, persist, keep going
  13. protest (n.) /'prəʊtɛst/ (noun) — a public statement or action against something
    Example: The protest ended peacefully.
    Synonyms: demonstration, rally, objection
  14. provoke /prə'vəʊk/ (verb) — to cause a strong reaction or feeling
    Example: The comment provoked a strong reaction.
    Synonyms: trigger, arouse, stimulate
  15. race (v.) /reɪs/ (verb) — to move or run very fast, especially in a competition
    Example: They raced to the finish line.
    Synonyms: sprint, run, dash
  16. resistance /rɪ'zɪstəns/ (noun) — effort to stop or fight against something
    Example: There was strong resistance to the plan.
    Synonyms: opposition, defiance, pushback
  17. resolute /'rɛzəlu:t/ (adjective) — firmly determined to do something
    Example: He remained resolute despite the setbacks.
    Synonyms: determined, firm, decisive
  18. rival /'raɪvəl/ (noun) — a person or group competing strongly against another
    Example: Our team beat its rival in the final game.
    Synonyms: competitor, opponent, challenger
  19. shoot a goal /ʃu:t ə ɡoʊl/ (phrase) — to kick or hit the ball into the net for a point
    Example: She shot a goal in the final minute.
    Synonyms: score, net, put in
  20. shopaholic /,ʃɒpə'hɒlɪk/ (noun) — a person who buys too many things, especially clothes
    Example: My sister is a real shopaholic.
    Synonyms: spender, shopping addict, buyer
  21. slog /slɑɡ/ (verb) — to work slowly and with great effort
    Example: We had to slog through the mud.
    Synonyms: trudge, plod, grind
  22. slog your guts out /slɑɡ jʊr ɡʌts aʊt/ (idiom) — to work extremely hard and exhaust yourself
    Example: They slogged their guts out to finish the project.
    Synonyms: work extremely hard, toil, strain
  23. snowed under /,snoʊd 'ʌndər/ (phrase) — having too much work to do
    Example: I'm snowed under with work this week.
    Synonyms: overloaded, swamped, buried
  24. stake /steɪk/ (noun) — something valuable that is risked in a game, bet, or contest
    Example: He raised the stake to win more money.
    Synonyms: risk, wager, bet
  25. strategy /'strætədʒi/ (noun) — a plan made to achieve a goal
    Example: We need a strategy for winning the game.
    Synonyms: plan, approach
  26. tactic /'tæktɪk/ (noun) — a small action used to help a plan succeed
    Example: Her tactic was to speak first.
    Synonyms: method, move
  27. team player /'ti:m ,pleɪər/ (noun) — a person who works well with others in a group
    Example: A good team player listens to others and shares ideas.
    Synonyms: collaborator, cooperative person, good teammate
  28. teamwork /'ti:mwɝ:k/ (noun) — people working together to achieve a goal
    Example: Good teamwork helped the project finish on time.
    Synonyms: cooperation, collaboration, joint effort
  29. throw yourself into /θroʊ jɔr'sɛlf 'ɪntu/ (phrase) — to become deeply involved in an activity
    Example: She threw herself into the project.
    Synonyms: immerse, devote, commit
  30. to be fed up to the back teeth /tə bi: fɛd ʌp tə ðə bæk ti:θ/ (phrase) — To feel extremely tired and annoyed with something.
    Example: I'm fed up to the back teeth with this noise.
    Synonyms: fed up, sick of, tired of

…and 3 more words in this set.

This page in other languages