am⋅bi⋅tion

–noun

1.	an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment: Too much ambition caused him to be disliked by his colleagues.

2.	the object, state, or result desired or sought after: The crown was his ambition.

3.	desire for work or activity; energy: I awoke feeling tired and utterly lacking in ambition.

–verb (used with object)

4.	to seek after earnestly; aspire to.