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Ambitious

/æˈmbɪʃəs/
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(adj) Having or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor, respect, superiority, or other distinction.

The ambitious man became intoxicated with his own success.
In the religious-cult trial, the ambitious lawyer will represent the cult leader.
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The company has some very ____ plans for expansion next year.

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