(1) strong desire to achieve sth

He was filled with ambition to become famous.

(2) particular desire of this kind or object to this desire

They have great ambitions to get the position in the company.

3. beneficial adj having a helpful of useful effect, advantageous

The boos are beneficial to the poor students.

4. adapt v

(1) make sth suitable for a new use situation

This machine has been specially adapted for use underwater.

(2) alter or modify for television, the stage etc.

This novel has been adapted for radio from the Russian original.

(3) become adjusted to new conditions

Our eyes slowly adapted to the dark.

5. absence n

(1) from being weay

It happened during your absence from school

(2) occasion or time of being away

He had several absences from school this term.