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decisiveness / dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs /nounThe ability to make decisions quickly and effectively
His decisiveness helped the team win.
determinationresolutionleadership
underscores / ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz /verbTo give emphasis to something to show its importance
He underscores the idea that thoughts are incredibly powerful.
emphasizehighlightunderlinestress
autosuggestion / ˌɔːtoʊsəˈdʒestʃən /nounThe process or power of influencing one's own attitudes or behavior
He used autosuggestion to improve his confidence.
self-suggestionaffirmation
To push, drive, or cause to move in a particular direction, often with force
A synergistic effect propels each member towards success.
drivepushimpelthrust
To be in agreement or harmony
The company's goals align with the vision of its founders.
correspondharmonizeagree
aspirations / ˌæspəˈreɪʃənz /nounhopes or ambitions
She never achieved her aspirations of becoming a concert pianist.
goalsdreamsambitions
enduring / ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ /adjectiveLasting over a period of time; durable
the enduring appeal of his music
lastingabidingcontinuing
to harness / tuː ˈhɑːrnɪs /verbTo control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy
We can harness solar energy using photovoltaic cells.
utilizeexploit
advocates / ˈædvəˌkeɪts /verbPublicly recommend or support
He advocates for mental health awareness.
supportpromotechampion
A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion
The fundamental premise of the book is that anyone can achieve wealth.
assumptionsuppositionproposition
Ideas or mental activity
Her thoughts were interrupted by the bell.
ideasreflectionscontemplations
Confidence or trust in a person, thing, or concept; belief in the tenets of a religion
Faith is important.
belieftrustreligion