Week 3 - Success Flashcards
acclaim
praise enthusiastically and publicly.
Example: The novel received widespread acclaim from critics and readers alike.
acme
the point at which someone or something is best, perfect, or most successful.
Example: Reaching the acme of his career, he was awarded the highest honor in his field.
anoint
smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
Example: The priest anointed the new leader during the ceremony.
ascend
go up or climb.
Example: They watched the balloon ascend into the sky.
auspicious
conducive to success; favorable.
Example: It was an auspicious beginning to the new project.
burgeon
begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
Example: The small business began to burgeon after the successful marketing campaign.
ebullient
cheerful and full of energy.
Example: Her ebullient personality made her the life of the party.
efficacy
the ability to produce a desired or intended result.
Example: The efficacy of the new drug has been proven in clinical trials.
feasible
possible to do easily or conveniently.
Example: It is feasible to complete the project within the given timeframe.
felicitous
well chosen or suited to the circumstances.
Example: Her felicitous remarks made everyone feel welcome at the event.
fortuitous
happening by accident or chance rather than design.
Example: It was a fortuitous encounter that led to their long-lasting friendship.
halcyon
denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
Example: The halcyon days of summer were filled with joy and relaxation.
laudable
deserving praise and commendation.
Example: Her laudable efforts in the community earned her an award.
nirvana
a state of perfect happiness; an ideal or idyllic place.
Example: After years of hard work, he finally found his nirvana in a small coastal town.
pinnacle
the most successful point; the culmination.
Example: The athlete reached the pinnacle of his career after winning the championship.
plaudits
praise.
Example: The actor received plaudits for his outstanding performance.
prestigious
inspiring respect and admiration; having high status.
Example: She graduated from a prestigious university with honors.
prodigy
a young person with exceptional qualities or abilities.
Example: The child prodigy amazed everyone with her piano skills.
prolific
producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.
Example: The prolific writer published several books each year.
propitious
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.
Example: The conditions were propitious for the launch of the new product.
sally
a sudden charge out of a besieged place against the enemy.
Example: The soldiers made a sally to break through the enemy lines.
sanguine
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
Example: Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
viable
capable of working successfully; feasible.
Example: The new strategy proved to be viable in increasing sales.
zenith
the time at which something is most powerful or successful.
Example: At the zenith of its power, the empire controlled a vast territory.
