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ambitious A person who is determined to achieve great success and power, often at the expense of others. ■ "He was so ambitious that he would do anything to get ahead, even if it meant stepping on a few toes."
Upstart An ambitious, overly confident young person who is new to a field or situation. ■ "John may be an upstart in the tech industry, but he has yet to prove himself with his latest project."
castle A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. ■ The king lived in a grand castle with a moat surrounding it, where he could keep all his enemies at bay.; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a luxurious hotel or resort. ■ "I can't believe you expect me to pay $500 a night for a room at this castle-themed hotel!; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an imaginary or symbolic fortress. ■ "In his quest for power, the ambitious prince decided to conquer the castle of his enemies and claim it as his own."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a mythical creature's home. ■ "The dragon guarded its castle fiercely, breathing fire at any intruders."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a place of worship. ■ "The pope resided in the grand castle of Vatican City, where he conducted his religious duties."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an ancient fortress. ■ "The castle of Neuschwanstein was built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a homage to composer Richard Wagner."
Initiatives The act of taking the first step in something, often a bold and ambitious plan. ■ "John's initiatives to start his own business were nothing short of hilarious. He planned to open a store selling only unicorn horns and rainbow-colored spaghetti."
Missionary A person who travels to foreign countries to spread their religion and convert others to it. ■ "I can't believe I have to spend the next six months in the middle of nowhere spreading Christianity to savages. I hope I get a good conversion rate, otherwise I might just have to find another line of work." A person who takes on an ambitious and challenging task with great enthusiasm and determination. ■ "I'm such a missionary when it comes to getting things done. I don't stop until the job is completed and I've achieved my goals."
sprouting The act of growing or developing in a small, shoot-like manner. This can also refer to a person who is just starting out in life, or to a new idea that has the potential to grow and flourish. ■ "I'm so proud of my sprouting broccoli! It only took a few days to turn from a tiny seed into this delicious green vegetable.", "His sprouting ideas for how to revolutionize the entertainment industry were both ambitious and hilariously unrealistic."