attitude
a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior.
focused
directing a great deal of attention, interest, or activity towards a particular aim.
effort
a vigorous or determined attempt.
perseverance
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
challenge
a call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel.
strategy
a long-term, integrated plan for achieving a specific goal by making a series of choices and mobilizing resources
abet
To approve, encourage, and support
accord
To give or grant, especially as being due or appropriate: accorded the president the proper deference.
adept
A highly skilled person; an expert:
advocate
To speak, plead, or argue in favor of: advocate a vegan diet. See Synonyms at support.
agile
Characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement; nimble.
allot
To parcel out; distribute or apportion: allotting land to homesteaders; allot blame
aloof
Emotionally reserved or indifferent: an aloof manner.
amiss
Out of proper order: What is amiss?
analogy
A similarity in some respects between things that are otherwise dissimilar: sees an analogy between viral infection and the spread of ideas.
antics
A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper: The students’ antics got them into trouble.
apprehend
A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper: The students’ antics got them into trouble.
ardent
A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper: The students’ antics got them into trouble.
anarchy
Absence of any form of political authority.
antic
A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper: The students’ antics got them into trouble.
articulate
Composed of distinct, meaningful syllables or words: articulate speech.
atrocity
Appalling or atrocious condition, quality, or behavior; monstrousness.
attribute
To regard as arising from a particular cause or source; ascribe: attributed their failure to a lack of preparation.
avail
To be of use or advantage to; help: Nothing could avail the dying patient.