18
grievous(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
18
impossible(adjective, hard, difficult, perfect, complex)
18
punishing(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
16
pretentious(adjective, great, ability, perfect, importance)
15
aspiring(adjective, desire, keen, energetic, determined)
15
enterprising(adjective, determined, success, hopeful, resourceful)
14
energetic(adjective, work, ability, determined, success)
13
enthusiastic(adjective, keen, energetic, excited, ready)
13
grandiose(adjective, great, ability, fine, perfect)
13
challenging(adjective, ability, importance, effort, main)
12
hopeful(adjective, keen, perfect, determined, eager)
12
desirous(adjective, keen, enthusiastic, excited, ready)
11
industrious(adjective, work, ability, energetic, determined)
11
earnest(adjective, keen, importance, wild, enthusiastic)
11
grand(adjective, great, importance, main, impressive)
10
pushy(adjective, informal, offensive, success, aggressive)
10
forward-thinking
10
impressive(adjective, ability, importance, effort, main)
10
purposeful(adjective, importance, success, main, extremely significant)
8
lofty(adjective, great, ability, fine, perfect)
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