frustrated – adj. very angry or disheartened because of being unable to do or complete something

alumnus – n. someone who was a student at a given school, college or university or was active in a program or activity (alumni is the singular form of “alumnus”)

incarcerated – adj. jailed; imprisoned

perseverance – n. the quality that enables someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult

obstacle – n. something that makes it difficult to do something

inspiring – adj. causing people to want to do or create something or to lead better lives

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