ambition
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A strong desire to achieve something, especially success, power, or recognition.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "His _____ was to open his own restaurant by thirty."
Answer: ambition
In your own words, what does "ambition" mean?
A strong desire to achieve something, especially success, power, or recognition.
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