prides
Savanna family units
Prides is the plural of pride—groups of lions living together: Several prides share territory in the Serengeti.
The word also works as a verb meaning to take satisfaction in something, used reflexively: She prides herself on her punctuality.
He prides himself on never missing a deadline.
Ruinous excessive confidence
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
- conceitExaggerated self-admiration
- haughtinessDisdainful sense of superiority
- pomposityExaggerated sense of importance
smugness · self-importance · boastfulness · vanity · narcissism · superiority · disdain · snobbery
Tropical grassland ecosystem
- maneNeck hair, horse/lion
- cubsYoung wild mammal offspring
- lionessFemale big cat
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
territory · roar · safari · big five · predator · alpha · huntress · king of beasts
Successful completion of aim
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- successFavorable outcome attained
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- victoryDefeating an opponent
feat · breakthrough · glory · distinction · recognition · excellence · pinnacle · crowning moment
hubris
Ruinous excessive confidence
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
- conceitExaggerated self-admiration
- haughtinessDisdainful sense of superiority
pomposity · smugness · self-importance · boastfulness · vanity · narcissism · superiority · disdain · snobbery · aloofness
savannah
Tropical grassland ecosystem
coalition · territory · roar · safari · big five · predator · alpha · huntress · king of beasts · feline
accomplishment
Successful completion of aim
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- successFavorable outcome attained
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
victory · feat · breakthrough · glory · distinction · recognition · excellence · pinnacle · crowning moment · boast
lineage
Descent from progenitors
bloodline · dynasty · genealogy · descendants · forebears · kinship · household · legacy · tradition · roots
herd
Grazing animals together
swarm · troop · gaggle · murder · colony · pod · parliament · congregation · cluster · collective
- animal behavioranimal behavior, instincts, learned behavior, conditioning, social behavior
- savannasavanna, grassland, acacia, African savannah, baobab tree
pridesshames
Causes deep embarrassment
disgraces · humiliations · humiliates · humilities · humbles
pridesdisgraces
Causes loss of honor
shames · humiliations · ignominies · dishonors · scandals
pridessolitary animals
Species living independently, not grouped
lone wolves · hermits · loners
- pride and joyMost treasured person or thing
- take prideFeel satisfaction in accomplishment
- swallow one's prideAccept wounded ego gracefully
- point of prideCherished personal accomplishment
- Pride and PrejudiceRegency courtship novel
- national prideEsteem for one's country