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Confidence and motivation – English vocabulary

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12 English words with meanings: admire, aggressive, appreciation, confidence, criticism… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. admire /əd'maɪər/ (verb) — respect
    Example: I really admire people who stay positive under pressure.
    Synonyms: respect, appreciate, look up to
  2. aggressive /ə'ɡresɪv/ (adj) — very active and forceful
    Example: She took an aggressive approach to reach her sales targets.
    Synonyms: forceful, assertive, determined
  3. appreciation /ə,pri:.ʃi'eɪ.ʃən/ (noun) — thanks or praise
    Example: He showed his appreciation by sending a thank-you note.
    Synonyms: gratitude, recognition, thankfulness
  4. confidence /'kɑ:nfɪdəns/ (noun) — belief in yourself
    Example: He spoke with great confidence during the interview.
    Synonyms: self-assurance, self-belief, certainty
  5. criticism /'krɪtə,sɪzəm/ (noun) — critical opinion
    Example: She welcomed the criticism and used it to improve her work.
    Synonyms: evaluation, assessment, review
  6. daring /'dɛrɪŋ/ (adjective) — brave
    Example: She made a daring decision to start her own business.
    Synonyms: bold, brave, audacious
  7. daringly /'deərɪŋli/ (adverb) — in a brave or careless way
    Example: She daringly climbed the mountain without any safety gear.
    Synonyms: boldly, bravely, fearlessly
  8. dedication /,dedɪ'keɪʃn/ (noun) — strong commitment
    Example: Her dedication to the job inspires everyone around her.
    Synonyms: commitment, devotion, loyalty
  9. desire /dɪ'zaɪər/ (noun, verb) — a strong wish; to strongly want
    Example: She has a strong desire to travel the world.
    Synonyms: wish, longing, craving
  10. encourage /ɪn'kɜ:rɪdʒ/ (verb) — to push someone to do something
    Example: Teachers should encourage students to ask more questions.
    Synonyms: motivate, inspire, support
  11. encouragement /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒmənt/ (noun) — words or actions that give someone support and confidence
    Example: Her words of encouragement helped me stay confident.
    Synonyms: support, inspiration, motivation
  12. excite /ɪk'saɪt/ (verb) — make someone excited
    Example: The news will excite fans all around the world.
    Synonyms: thrill, stimulate, energize

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