Life Stories Vocabulary

This set of flashcards covers vocabulary, collocations, phrasal verbs, and idioms related to life stories, providing definitions and example sentences.

Account

A detailed narrative or report of an event or incident.

Achievement

A significant accomplishment or success.

Admire

To regard someone with respect and warm approval.

Adopt

To take up and use as one's own, or to take in a child.

Animated

Full of life and excitement; lively.

Attack

An aggressive attempt to harm or take control.

Battle

A conflict or fight between opposing forces.

Biography

A detailed description of someone's life.

Biological

Relating to biology or living organisms.

Bond

A connection or relationship between individuals.

Childhood

The period of life when a person is a child.

Defeat

To win a victory over someone in a game or battle.

Devote

To dedicate time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose.

Enemy

A person or entity that opposes or fights against another.

Genius

A very intelligent or creative person.

Hero

A person admired for their courage or noble qualities.

Military

Related to soldiers or armed forces.

Resign

To voluntarily leave a job or position.

Resistance war

A conflict fought against an occupying force.

Rule

To exercise control or authority over something.

Stimulate

To encourage activity or growth.

Creativity

The ability to produce original and unusual ideas.

Innovation

The process of creating new ideas or methods.

Inspire

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do something.

Influential

Having the power to cause changes or effects.

Determined

Having made a firm decision and not allowing anything to change it.

Distinguished

Recognized for excellence or significance.

Anonymous

Not identified by name; of unknown origin.

Reputation

The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone.

Perseverance

Persistent effort in doing something despite difficulty.

Obsess

To have an excessive preoccupation with something.

Prosperous

Successful in material terms; flourishing financially.

Historical figure

A significant person from history.

Misfortune

Bad luck; an unfortunate condition or event.

Reveal

To make something known or visible.

Achieve success

To successfully accomplish one's goals.

Overcome difficulties

To successfully deal with challenges.

Inspire people

To motivate or encourage individuals.

Devote one's life to

To dedicate one's entire life to a cause or purpose.

Face challenges

To confront difficulties head-on.

Make a contribution

To give something of value, usually for a collective effort.

Gain a reputation

To become known for certain qualities or actions.

Leave a legacy

To bequeath something of value to the future.

Reveal a secret

To disclose information that was previously hidden.

Write a biography

To compose a detailed account of someone's life.

Suffer a misfortune

To experience bad luck or hardship.

Adopt a new lifestyle

To implement changes in one’s way of living.

Obsess over something

To preoccupy oneself excessively with a specific subject.

Defeat an enemy

To successfully overpower an opponent.

Rule a country

To govern or lead a nation.

Resign from a position

To step down from a specific job or role.

Stimulate creativity

To encourage or enhance imaginative thinking.

Battle against injustice

To fight against unfair treatment.

Persevere through hardships

To continue striving despite adversity.

Influence future generations

To have an impact on the lives of those who follow.

Grow up

To develop from a child into an adult.

Look up to

To admire or respect someone.

Bring up

To raise or nurture someone.

Set out

To embark on a journey or goal.

Give up

To stop trying or to surrender.

Take after

To resemble someone in appearance or behavior.

Carry on

To continue with a task or activity.

Make up for

To compensate for something lacking.

Turn out

To result in a particular way.

Look back on

To reflect on past experiences.

Come across

To find something unexpectedly.

Go through

To experience or endure.

Pass away

To die.

Run into

To encounter someone unexpectedly.

Break down

To lose control emotionally.

Bring about

To cause something to happen.

Work on

To put effort into improving or developing something.

Step down

To resign from a position of power.

Live up to

To fulfill expectations or promises.

Hand down

To transmit knowledge or tradition.

Against all odds

In defiance of unfavorable circumstances.

Rags to riches

A person who rises from poverty to wealth.

A man of his word

Someone who keeps promises.

The black sheep

A member of a group who is regarded as different or troublesome.

Lead by example

To guide others through one’s own behavior.

Come a long way

To make significant progress.

Make a name for oneself

To become well-known.

Turn over a new leaf

To change for the better.

Go the extra mile

To put in more effort than is required.

A legend in one’s own time

A person celebrated during their life.

Rise from the ashes

To recover from destruction or loss.

Burn the midnight oil

To work late into the night.

Blood, sweat, and tears

Hard work and effort.

A stepping stone

An intermediate stage serving as a step to a further goal.

A stroke of luck

An unexpected fortunate occurrence.

The road to success

The pathway leading to achievement.

Break new ground

To innovate or pioneer.

Bite the bullet

To endure a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Put one’s heart and soul into

To commit oneself fully to a task or cause.

Stand the test of time

To remain significant or valued over time.