2. affirm: (v) to declare true; to validate 3. aspiration: (n) an ambition or objective 4. aspire: (v) to desire to seek to accomplish 5. attain: (v) to achieve or gain 6. compulsion: (n) a state of being forced or compelled, or that which compels 7. dauntless: (adj) fearless or unafraid 8. diligent: (adj) industrious or hardworking 9. fidelity: (n) devotion or loyalty 10. fruition: (n) a fulfillment or realization 11. initiative: (n) a first step 12. milestone: (n) a significant event or turing point 13. objective: (n) a goal or purpose 14. optimistic: (adj) confident or heopful 15. pitfall: (n) a hazard or risk 16. steadfast: (adj) unwavering or fixed 17. surpass: (v) to exceed 18. vacillate: (v) to waver or to be doubtful; to hesitate from uncertainty about a decision 19. yearning: (n) a longing or craving 20. zeal: (n) enthusiasm; eagerness