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/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/
noun
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A strong desire to do or achieve something that demands determination and hard work.
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His ambition to become a doctor kept him motivated.
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aspiration, determination, drive
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apathy, indifference, lethargy
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/prəˈlɪf.ɪk/
adjective
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Producing much work or many results; very productive.
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The author is known for being a prolific writer.
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productive, creative, abundant
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unproductive, barren, inefficient
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/kənˈvɪk.ʃən/
noun
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A firmly held belief or opinion; confidence in one's beliefs or judgments.
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She spoke with conviction about her goals.
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certainty, confidence, assurance
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doubt, uncertainty, hesitation
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/təˈnæs.ə.ti/
noun
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The quality or fact of being determined; persistence in maintaining something valued or desired.
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His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
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determination, persistence, resilience
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indecision, weakness, hesitation
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/kəˈnʌn.drəm/
noun
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A confusing and difficult problem or question; a puzzle or riddle.
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The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
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solution, clarity, simplicity
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/ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/
noun
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Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
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His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
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persistence, determination, endurance
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laziness, weakness, giving up
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/ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/
noun
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Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
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She faced adversity with great fortitude .
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courage, resilience, endurance
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weakness, cowardice, fear
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/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/
adjective
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Having knowledge or being aware of; conscious of something.
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He was cognizant of the risks involved in the project.
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aware, mindful, conscious
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unaware, oblivious, ignorant
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/præɡˈmæt.ɪk/
adjective
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Dealing with things sensibly and realistically; practical rather than idealistic.
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His pragmatic approach helped solve the crisis efficiently.
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practical, realistic, sensible
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idealistic, theoretical, impractical
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/ˈpær.ə.daɪm/
noun
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A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for thinking.
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The scientific paradigm on climate change is evolving.
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model, framework, prototype
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chaos, disorganization, disorder
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/ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/
noun
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The quality of being clever, original, and inventive; creativity in solving problems.
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His ingenuity led to the invention of a groundbreaking device.
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creativity, innovation, resourcefulness
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incompetence, unimaginativeness, stagnation
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/dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/
noun
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The ability to judge well; good judgment and understanding.
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His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
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insight, perception, judgment
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ignorance, indiscretion, foolishness
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/ˌmɛt.əˈmɔːr.fə.sɪs/
noun
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A change of the form or nature of a thing into a completely different one; transformation.
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The company's metamorphosis into a global brand took years.
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transformation, evolution, conversion
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stagnation, constancy, sameness
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/ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/
noun
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The quality of being resonant; a deep, full, and reverberating sound or strong impact.
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His speech had a strong resonance with the audience.
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echo, reverberation, impact
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dissonance, weakness, insignificance
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/ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun
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A hope or ambition of achieving something; a strong desire to achieve a goal.
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Her aspiration is to become a renowned scientist.
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apathy, indifference, lethargy
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/dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun
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Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
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His determination to succeed was unwavering.
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resolve, perseverance, tenacity
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indecision, weakness, hesitation
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/ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/
noun
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Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
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Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
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hopefulness, positivity, confidence
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pessimism, negativity, doubt
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/ˈstræt.ə.dʒi/
noun
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A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; strategic planning.
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The company developed a new strategy to increase sales.
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improvisation, disorganization, spontaneity
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