Vocabulary

1. Write each word or phrase from the box below to the correct definition.

achievement embody acknowledged (for) inclined

adversity inherently aspire to pursue
confront resolve constrained version

a. ____________ (adj) recognized or shown appreciation for something.

b. ____________ (n) a strong determination to do something.
c. ____________ (adv) being a basic part of something that cannot be removed.
d. ____________ (phr.v.) to have a strong desire to do or become something.
e. ____________ (adj) limited by something or someone.
f. ____________ (n) a form of something that is different from another form of
the same thing.
g. ____________ (n) something that has been done successfully, especially
through hard work or skill.
h. ____________ (v) to deal with a problem or difficult situation.
i. ____________ (adj) to represent an idea or quality.
j. ____________ (adj) wanting to do something.
k. ____________ (n) a difficult or unpleasant situation.
l. ____________ (v) to try to achieve something over a period of time.

2. Find the words or phrases that have the same meaning as the words or
phrases above.
1. Accept = recognize = admit = ____________
2. Edition = ____________
3. Gain = receive = earn = ____________
4. Demonstrate = stand for = symbolize = ____________
5. Want to do something / tend to = ____________
6. Basically = ____________
7. Desire to = ____________
8. Deal with = cope with = ____________
9. Force = ____________
10. Difficulty = problem = ____________
11. Follow = chase = ____________
12. Determination = ____________
3. Fill in the correct word or phrase in the blank with the right tense
1. My father ____________ the quality of honesty; he never tells a lie.
2. The best athletes have the ____________ to keep trying even when everything
looks hopeless.
3. I will ____________ my goal to be an engineer even though it will be difficult.
4. Winning the competition was an incredible ____________ for such a young
player.
5. When you set goals, don’t be ____________ by your present situation. If you can
dream it, you can do it.
6. The athlete is suffering with a long-term injury, but he still ___________ race at
the Olympics.
7. Skydiving is an ____________ dangerous sports.
8. We all want to be _______________ our good deeds and the things we do to helps
others.
9. He had a hard life, but the ____________ and challenges he faced made him a
stronger person.
10. She had to ____________ the problem even though she was frightened.
11. I prefer my usual routine and am not ____________ to try new things.
12. The first witness’s ____________ of the accident was quite different from the
second witness’s version.