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Competition and success – English vocabulary

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12 English words with meanings: competition, failure, fulfill, goal, move up… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. competition /,kɑ:m.pə'tɪʃ.ən/ (noun) — a contest to win
    Example: There is strong competition among tech companies.
    Synonyms: rivalry, contest, challenge
  2. failure /'feɪ.ljɚ/ (noun) — the lack of success
    Example: The project ended in failure because of poor planning.
    Synonyms: defeat, collapse, loss
  3. fulfill /fʊl'fɪl/ (verb) — finish or do
    Example: She worked hard to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor.
    Synonyms: achieve, complete, carry out
  4. goal /ɡoʊl/ (noun) — something you want to achieve
    Example: Her main goal is to become a successful entrepreneur.
    Synonyms: aim, objective, target
  5. move up /mu:v ʌp/ (phrasal verb) — moving up to a higher level
    Example: She worked hard and managed to move up to a senior position.
    Synonyms: advance, get promoted, rise
  6. on track /ɒn træk/ (phrase) — on the right path
    Example: The project is on track to be completed by June.
    Synonyms: on schedule, progressing well, going as planned
  7. potential /pə'tɛnʃəl/ (noun) — possible ability
    Example: She has great potential to become a successful engineer.
    Synonyms: promise, capability, possibility
  8. progress /'prɑ:ɡres/ (noun) — moving forward or getting better
    Example: She has made great progress in learning English this year.
    Synonyms: development, advancement, improvement
  9. raise /reɪz/ (noun, verb) — go up or grow
    Example: The company decided to raise employee salaries this year.
    Synonyms: increase, boost, elevate
  10. sell out /sel aʊt/ (verb) — to be completely sold, with none left
    Example: The tickets for the concert sold out in just two hours.
    Synonyms: be fully booked, be gone, be exhausted
  11. strengthen /'streŋθn/ (verb) — to make stronger
    Example: Regular exercise can strengthen your muscles.
    Synonyms: reinforce, fortify, enhance
  12. success /sək'sɛs/ (noun) — doing well
    Example: Hard work is the key to success in any career.
    Synonyms: achievement, victory, triumph

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