Summary TOEFL: Advanced Failure and Success Vocabulary Set 2

TOEFL: Advanced Failure and
Success Vocabulary Set 2


achiever
(noun) A person who works hard and gains success and
respect.
concede
(verb) To accept defeat, or that an undesirable outcome
has been reached.
confer
(verb) To give somebody a degree or award.
demerit
(noun) A fault, disadvantage or flaw.
exceed
(verb) To be better than expected.
exploit
(noun) A bold and courageous accomplishment.
hamper
(verb) To get in the way of; to interfere with an action.
inconvenience
(noun) A situation that is bothersome and proves to be
difficult.
inefficiency
(noun) The property of being ineffective and lacking ability.
misuse
(verb) To use something in an incorrect or improper way.
natural
(noun) Someone who has a real talent for something.

, persevere
(verb) To persist steadfastly.
prosper
(verb) To succeed in an endeavor.
surmount
(verb) To successfully deal with an issue.
thriving
(adjective) Growing or enjoying great success.
underrate
(verb) To give too low an estimation or grade.
achiever
Which word has the following synonym?
succeeder
concede
Which word has the following synonyms?
accept, admit, capitulate, surrender, yield
confer
Which word has the following synonyms?
bestow, grant
demerit
Which word has the following synonyms?
fault, shortcoming, deficiency, imperfection, flaw
exceed
Which word has the following synonyms?
surpass, outdo, outshine, transcend
exploit
Which word has the following synonyms?
accomplishment, adventure, feat
hamper
Which word has the following synonyms?
delay, curtail, hinder, impede