Ready for C1: Unit 1 Vocabulary

Challenge & achievement

Despite facing repeated setbacks, she eventually managed to _________ through perseverance and careful planning. (succeed)

achieve success

Although his debut novel seemed to _________, it had actually taken him over a decade to write. (become famous instantly)

be an overnight success

Ignoring the warning signs proved to be a _________ that damaged both the company's finances and reputation. (expensive mistake)

costly failure

Completing a PhD while working full-time can be a _________ for even the most determined students. (difficult task)

daunting challenge

The product launch turned into a _________ after customers reported numerous technical problems. (complete flop)

dismal failure

Without effective communication, even the most promising projects may _________. (fail completely)

end in failure

The start-up continued to _________ long after its competitors had disappeared from the market. (thrive)

enjoy success

Many young entrepreneurs _________ securing investment in an increasingly competitive market. (have to deal with the difficult task of)

face the formidable challenge of

With sufficient preparation, you have a _________ of passing the exam on your first attempt. (reasonable possibility)

fair chance

Winning the international competition allowed her to _________ she had held since childhood. (achieve a dream)

fulfil an ambition

Applicants must be _________ before they can supervise junior members of staff. (properly certified)

fully qualified

Ever since secondary school, he has _________ establish his own technology company. (have a strong desire to)

have a burning ambition to

Introducing more autonomy into the workplace can significantly _________ among employees. (increase enthusiasm)

improve motivation

Providing constructive feedback is one of the most effective ways to _________. (boost learners' enthusiasm)

increase student motivation

She would _________ work abroad if the opportunity arose. (accept eagerly)

jump at the chance

Students often _________ when they fail to see the practical value of what they are learning. (have no drive)

lack motivation

The legal team _________ by checking every document several times before the trial. (prepare thoroughly)

leave nothing to chance

Becoming an astronaut had been his _________ ever since he was a child. (dream of a lifetime)

lifelong ambition

Her _________ is to make higher education accessible to disadvantaged students. (primary goal)

main ambition

One _________ facing modern cities is reducing pollution without restricting economic growth. (significant difficulty)

major challenge

The proposed reforms might _________ because they lacked sufficient public support. (fail entirely)

meet with complete failure

Few experienced engineers were willing to _________ of redesigning the outdated system. (accept a difficult task)

take up a challenge

The manager attributed the decline in productivity to _________ rather than a lack of ability. (low enthusiasm)

poor motivation

Financial independence was his _________ for applying for the promotion. (main reason)

primary motivation

Receiving the scholarship enabled her to _________ of studying at one of the world's leading universities. (fulfil a dream)

realise an ambition

The fundraising campaign was a _________, exceeding its target by almost fifty percent. (outstanding triumph)

resounding success

Even minor errors can _________ if they are ignored for too long. (lead to failure)

result in failure

Faced with unexpected difficulties, the entire team managed to _________ and deliver the project on time. (cope successfully)

rise to the challenge

The company believes that everyone deserves a _________ after making an honest mistake. (another opportunity)

second chance

Few people knew that writing a novel was her _________. (hidden dream)

secret ambition

There is only a _________ of securing tickets now that the concert has sold out. (small possibility)

slight chance

Unless you revise consistently, you won't _________ of achieving a top grade. (have a possibility)

stand a chance

The negotiations were a _________, leaving both parties even further apart than before. (complete disaster)

total failure