Repairing the car by himself gave him a real 'sense of achievement'. [=a proud feeling of having done something difficult and worthwhile]
The students were awarded (with) certificates of 'achievement'. [=documents saying that they reached an academic goal]
Tests measure students' academic 'achievement'. [=measure how much the students have learned]
(..) No. I'm not gonna lie to protect her like she's some helpless thing, okay? Honesty is the best policy. I really believe that. Larry, remember all those special achievement ribbons you earned as a child? Yeah. You notice how there was never a public ceremony? You did win that one (..)2013 TvShow: Orange Is the New Black Title: The Chickening Season: 1 Episode 5