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rehabilitate - To help restore a person to a former successful or healthy condition

After 2 months in the hospital, Jim's main goal was to rehabilitate himself physically in order to resume his former busy schedule.

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hotshot - An important or exceptionally able person

At his peak, Tiger Woods was the biggest hotshot in golf.

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milestone - An event marking a significant accomplishment

Mark and Mary celebrated the major milestone of their being married 50 years.

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Outstanding - Exceptionally good or impressive; remarkable in quality or performance.

His performance in the play was absolutely outstanding—he got a standing ovation.

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prestige - The good reputation that someone has earned because of their achievments

The doctor was afraid that if the community found out he was selling illegal drugs his prestige would be destroyed overnight.

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Dynasty - A powerful family or group of rulers who maintain their position or power for a long time.

The Ming dynasty ruled China for nearly 300 years.

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elite - A small group of people with the most power, influence and ability.

Sam was proud that he had successfully trained for and managed to be accepted by the most elite unit of the army.

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Avid - Showing a keen desire or craving for something.

He showed avid interest in learning how to play the guitar, and practiced several hours a day.

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rebound - To recover from a bad situation.

The company's stock did badly at first, but it rebounded when it hired a new president.

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bonanza - A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

The bankers celebrated their sudden bonanza by going out to the nicest restaurant in town.

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Ambitious - Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something, and showing determination and eagerness to reach goals.

The team set an ambitious target to double sales within a year.

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prosper - Succeed in material terms; be financially successful

Scrooge McDuck had prospered so much in life that he had an entire room of his house that held all of his money.