Her aspiration to become a doctor motivated her to excel in her studies.
synonyms
ambitiondesiredream
word origin — from Latin 'aspiratio', from 'aspirare' meaning 'to breathe upon, aim at, strive for'
aspiration, entrepreneur, courier, continuation, maturity: meanings and examples
Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 1 set 124. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.
aspiration · noun/ˌæspəˈreɪʃən/
a hope or ambition of achieving something
Her aspiration to become a doctor motivated her to excel in her studies.
Synonyms: ambition, desire, dream
Origin: from Latin 'aspiratio', from 'aspirare' meaning 'to breathe upon, aim at, strive for'
entrepreneur · noun/ˌɑːntrəprəˈnɜr/
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks to do so
As a successful entrepreneur, she has launched multiple startups that have disrupted traditional industries.
Synonyms: businessperson, founder, enterpriser
Origin: The word 'entrepreneur' comes from the French word 'entreprendre,' which means 'to undertake.' It has been used in English since the early 19th century.
courier · noun/ˈkʊr.i.ɚ/
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or documents
The company hired a reliable courier to deliver the important legal documents by noon.
Synonyms: messenger, deliverer, dispatcher
Origin: The word 'courier' originates from the Middle English 'coureour', from Old French 'courrier' which means 'runner', derived from 'courir', meaning 'to run'.
continuation · noun/kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
the act of continuing or the state of being continued
The continuation of the project depends on securing additional funding.
Synonyms: continuance, persistence, prolongation
Origin: from Middle French 'continuer', from Latin 'continuare', from 'continuus' meaning 'uninterrupted'
maturity · noun/məˈtʃʊr.ə.ti/
the state of being fully developed or grown
The tree reached its full maturity, showcasing a robust trunk and a lush canopy of leaves.
Synonyms: adulthood, development, ripeness
Origin: from Latin 'maturitas', from 'maturus' meaning 'ripe, timely, mature'