vocabulary
Vocabulary Lab
High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.
45 minC1c1vocabularywork-ambition-successambitionsuccesscareerperseverance
Lesson objectives
- Learn advanced lexical items related to work, ambition & success.
- Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
- Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.
Vocabulario C1 — Work, Ambition & Success
30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.
aspiration //
/ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/nDefinition:A strong desire to achieve something high or great.
Traducción:aspiración
Example:Her professional aspirations include leading a global sustainability initiative by 2030.
Collocation:career aspirations
perseverance //
/ˌpɜːsəˈvɪərəns/nDefinition:Continued effort to achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.
Traducción:perseverancia
Example:Success in the tech industry requires immense perseverance when facing initial setbacks.
Collocation:demonstrate perseverance
to attain //
/əˈteɪn/vDefinition:To succeed in achieving something that one has worked hard for.
Traducción:alcanzar / lograr
Example:The researcher managed to attain a breakthrough in quantum computing after years of study.
Collocation:attain a goal
unprecedented //
/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/adjDefinition:Never done or known before.
Traducción:sin precedentes
Example:The company experienced unprecedented growth due to its new AI-driven business model.
Collocation:unprecedented success
to facilitate //
/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/vDefinition:To make an action or process easy or easier.
Traducción:facilitar
Example:New digital tools are designed to facilitate seamless remote collaboration.
Collocation:facilitate growth
to implement //
/ˈɪmplɪment/vDefinition:To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.
Traducción:implementar
Example:The board decided to implement a more rigorous recruitment process next quarter.
Collocation:implement a strategy
comprehensive //
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/adjDefinition:Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
Traducción:exhaustivo / integral
Example:The CEO provided a comprehensive overview of the company's five-year expansion plan.
Collocation:comprehensive analysis
to cultivate //
/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/vDefinition:To try to acquire or develop a quality, skill, or relationship.
Traducción:cultivar
Example:Mentors help young professionals cultivate the leadership skills necessary for management.
Collocation:cultivate relationships
to strive //
/straɪv/vDefinition:To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Traducción:esforzarse / luchar por
Example:We must strive for excellence in every project we undertake.
Collocation:strive for excellence
to underpin //
/ˌʌndəˈpɪn/vDefinition:To provide a foundation or support for something.
Traducción:sustentar / servir de base
Example:Strong ethical values underpin the entire corporate culture of the firm.
Collocation:underpin the argument
to spearhead //
/ˈspɪəhed/vDefinition:To lead an initiative, campaign, or movement.
Traducción:encabezar / liderar
Example:She was chosen to spearhead the new green energy project in Europe.
Collocation:spearhead an initiative
to augment //
/ɔːɡˈment/vDefinition:To make something greater by adding to it; increase.
Traducción:aumentar / incrementar
Example:The team decided to augment their workforce with freelance specialists.
Collocation:augment income
to jeopardize //
/ˈdʒepədaɪz/vDefinition:To put someone or something into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Traducción:poner en peligro
Example:A single mistake could jeopardize the entire merger deal.
Collocation:jeopardize success
to mitigate //
/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/vDefinition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
Traducción:mitigar / suavizar
Example:The company implemented new policies to mitigate the risks of remote work burnout.
Collocation:mitigate risks
to thrive //
/θraɪv/vDefinition:To grow or develop well; to flourish.
Traducción:prosperar
Example:Some individuals thrive under pressure, while others find it overwhelming.
Collocation:thrive in an environment
to delegate //
/ˈdelɪɡeɪt/vDefinition:To entrust a task or responsibility to another person, typically one who is less senior.
Traducción:delegar
Example:Effective managers know how to delegate tasks to empower their team members.
Collocation:delegate authority
to collaborate //
/kəˈlæbəreɪt/vDefinition:To work jointly on an activity or project.
Traducción:colaborar
Example:The two departments will collaborate to streamline the production process.
Collocation:collaborate closely
to facilitate //
/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/vDefinition:To make an action or process easy or easier.
Traducción:facilitar
Example:The new software will facilitate smoother communication between branches.
Collocation:facilitate communication
to leverage //
/ˈliːvərɪdʒ/vDefinition:To use something to maximum advantage.
Traducción:aprovechar / potenciar
Example:We need to leverage our social media presence to reach a younger demographic.
Collocation:leverage resources
to streamline //
/ˈstriːmlaɪn/vDefinition:To make an organization or system more efficient and effective.
Traducción:optimizar / agilizar
Example:The company is looking to streamline its operations to reduce overhead costs.
Collocation:streamline processes
to outpace //
/ˌaʊtˈpeɪs/vDefinition:To go faster than something else.
Traducción:superar / ir más rápido que
Example:Technological advancements often outpace the development of new regulations.
Collocation:outpace competitors
to jeopardize //
/ˈdʒepədaɪz/vDefinition:To put something at risk.
Traducción:poner en peligro
Example:Lack of investment could jeopardize the long-term viability of the startup.
Collocation:jeopardize stability
to excel //
/ɪkˈsel/vDefinition:To be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.
Traducción:sobresalir
Example:She continues to excel in her role as a lead developer.
Collocation:excel at something
to pivot //
/ˈpɪvət/vDefinition:To completely change the direction of a business or strategy.
Traducción:pivotar / cambiar de rumbo
Example:The startup had to pivot quickly to survive the shift in market demand.
Collocation:pivot towards
to hustle //
/ˈhʌsl/vDefinition:To work aggressively and energetically to achieve success.
Traducción:esforzarse intensamente / trabajar duro
Example:In the early stages of a startup, you really have to hustle to get noticed.
Collocation:hustle hard
to grind //
/ɡraɪnd/vDefinition:To work hard and repetitively, often in a tedious way.
Traducción:trabajar duro (a veces de forma monótona)
Example:He's been on the daily grind for years, but he's finally seeing results.
Collocation:the daily grind
to crush it //
/krʌʃ ɪt/phraseDefinition:To perform exceptionally well or achieve great success.
Traducción:triunfar / hacerlo de maravilla
Example:She absolutely crushed it during her presentation to the investors today.
Collocation:crush it
to scale up //
/skeɪl ʌp/vDefinition:To increase the size or scale of a business or operation.
Traducción:escalar / ampliar
Example:We are looking for investors to help us scale up our production.
Collocation:scale up operations
to burnout //
/ˈbɜːnaʊt/nDefinition:A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive stress.
Traducción:agotamiento / burnout
Example:Many professionals are facing burnout due to the constant connectivity of remote work.
Collocation:suffer burnout
to side hustle //
/saɪd ˈhʌsl/nDefinition:A secondary job or way of earning money outside of one's main employment.
Traducción:trabajo secundario / ingreso extra
Example:Her side hustle in digital design provides a significant portion of her income.
Collocation:start a side hustle