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Success and failure – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: achieve, achievement, attempt n, v, disappointing, do well… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. achieve /ə'tʃi:v/ (verb) — to succeed in doing something difficult
    Example: He worked hard to achieve his goal.
    Synonyms: accomplish, reach, succeed
  2. achievement /ə'tʃi:vmənt/ (noun) — something done successfully, especially after effort
    Example: Getting the job was a big achievement.
    Synonyms: accomplishment, success, feat
  3. attempt n, v /ə'tempt/ (noun) — an effort to do something difficult
    Example: Her attempt to climb the mountain failed.
    Synonyms: try, effort, endeavor
  4. disappointing /,dɪsə'pɔɪntɪŋ/ (adjective) — Not as good as hoped or expected.
    Example: The movie was disappointing.
    Synonyms: unsatisfying, disheartening, letdown
  5. do well /du: wɛl/ (phrase) — to perform successfully or achieve good results
    Example: If you study, you will do well.
    Synonyms: succeed, perform well, excel
  6. get through sth [finish] get /ɡɛt θru: ʃɪm/ (phrase) — to finish something difficult or complete it fully
    Example: I got through the homework before dinner.
    Synonyms: finish, complete, work through
  7. go well/badly /ɡoʊ/ (phrase) — to happen in a successful or unsuccessful way
    Example: The meeting went well.
    Synonyms: succeed, go smoothly, turn out well
  8. go wrong /ɡoʊ rɔ:ŋ/ (phrase) — to fail or not work as planned
    Example: The plan went wrong at the last minute.
    Synonyms: fail, misfire, not work
  9. lead [be in front] /li:d/ (verb) — to be in front of others in a race or game
    Example: Our runner is leading the race.
    Synonyms: be ahead, be in front, be first
  10. lose (a game) /lɔ:st/ (verb) — to not win a game or contest
    Example: We lost the game by one point.
    Synonyms: be defeated, fail to win, go down
  11. make a mistake /meɪk ə mɪ'steɪk/ (phrase) — to do something wrong by accident
    Example: I made a mistake on the test.
    Synonyms: err, blunder, do something wrong
  12. make an effort /meɪk ən 'ɛfərt/ (phrase) — to try hard to do something
    Example: She made an effort to finish early.
    Synonyms: try hard, strive, do one's best
  13. make it /meɪk ɪt/ (phrase) — to succeed in doing something, especially after difficulty.
    Example: She worked hard and made it.
    Synonyms: succeed, manage, pull through
  14. manage [succeed in doing sth] /'mænɪdʒ/ (verb) — to succeed in doing something difficult
    Example: I managed to finish the project on time.
    Synonyms: succeed, pull off, be able to
  15. miss a chance/opportunity /mɪs/ (verb) — to fail to use a good chance to do something
    Example: Don't miss your chance to apply.
    Synonyms: lose, forfeit, pass up
  16. powerful /'paʊərfəl/ (adjective) — having a lot of strength, control, or influence
    Example: She is a powerful speaker.
    Synonyms: strong, influential, forceful
  17. promote /prə'məʊt/ (verb) — to give someone a higher job or rank
    Example: The company promoted her to manager.
    Synonyms: advance, upgrade, elevate
  18. promotion /prə'məʊʃən/ (noun) — a move to a higher job or rank
    Example: His promotion came after five years.
    Synonyms: advancement, upgrade, rise
  19. quit /kwɪt/ (verb) — to leave a job or activity
    Example: He quit his job last week.
    Synonyms: leave, resign, walk out
  20. resign /rɪ'zaɪn/ (verb) — to formally say you are leaving your job
    Example: She resigned from the company yesterday.
    Synonyms: quit, step down, retire
  21. resignation /,rezɪɡ'neɪʃən/ (noun) — the act of formally leaving a job
    Example: His resignation surprised everyone.
    Synonyms: departure, withdrawal, step-down
  22. succeed (in doing sth) /sək'si:d/ (verb) — to do something well enough to achieve it
    Example: She succeeded in passing the exam.
    Synonyms: manage, achieve
  23. success /sək'sɛs/ (noun) — the fact of achieving what you wanted
    Example: The project was a great success.
    Synonyms: achievement, victory
  24. successful /sək'sɛsfəl/ (adjective) — having achieved what you wanted or planned
    Example: They had a successful meeting.
    Synonyms: succeeding, winning
  25. unlucky /ʌn'lʌki/ (adjective) — having bad luck
    Example: She felt unlucky today.
    Synonyms: miserable, ill-fated, fortunae-less
  26. unsuccessful /,ʌnsək'sɛsfəl/ (adjective) — not having success in what you tried to do
    Example: The project was unsuccessful.
    Synonyms: failing, unproductive, fruitless

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