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Ανθρωπιστικές Επιστήμες ACT - Προκλήσεις και Αγώνες

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
to withstand
to withstand
[ρήμα]

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

αντέχω, αντιστέκομαι

αντέχω, αντιστέκομαι

Ex: The sturdy structure of the building can withstand strong winds and earthquakes. 
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to tolerate
to tolerate
[ρήμα]

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

ανέχομαι, αποδέχομαι

ανέχομαι, αποδέχομαι

Ex: She tolerates the inconveniences of public transportation without complaining. 
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to struggle
to struggle
[ρήμα]

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

αγωνίζομαι, προσπαθώ

αγωνίζομαι, προσπαθώ

Ex: He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf, but with determination, he eventually succeeded. 
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to tackle
to tackle
[ρήμα]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

αντιμετωπίζω, χειρίζομαι

αντιμετωπίζω, χειρίζομαι

Ex: The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks. 
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to encounter
to encounter
[ρήμα]

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

συναντώ, αντιμετωπίζω

συναντώ, αντιμετωπίζω

Ex: The team encountered unexpected challenges while implementing the new software. 
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to confront
to confront
[ρήμα]

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

αντιμετωπίζω, παραβλέπω

αντιμετωπίζω, παραβλέπω

Ex: The manager decided to confront the team's productivity issues and implement new strategies. 
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to strive
to strive
[ρήμα]

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

πασχίζω, προσπαθώ

πασχίζω, προσπαθώ

Ex: Despite facing obstacles, she strives to excel in her academic pursuits. 
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to grapple
to grapple
[ρήμα]

to engage in a determined effort to confront and resolve a problem or obstacle

παλεύω με, αντιμετωπίζω

παλεύω με, αντιμετωπίζω

Ex: The team had to grapple with the complex task of integrating new technology into their existing infrastructure. 
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to resort
to resort
[ρήμα]

to turn to or use something as a solution or means of help, especially as a last option

προσφεύγω, καταφεύγω

προσφεύγω, καταφεύγω

Ex: When negotiations failed, they had to resort to legal action to resolve the dispute. 
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to persevere
to persevere
[ρήμα]

to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

επιμένω, παλεύω

επιμένω, παλεύω

Ex: Despite facing numerous rejections, she persevered in her writing career. 
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to endeavor
to endeavor
[ρήμα]

to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

προσπαθώ, αγωνίζομαι

προσπαθώ, αγωνίζομαι

Ex: Despite the challenges, he endeavors to create a positive impact in his community. 
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to toil
to toil
[ρήμα]

to work extremely hard and persistently, often with great effort and dedication

κοπιάζω, δουλεύω σκληρά

κοπιάζω, δουλεύω σκληρά

Ex: Farmers toil in the fields to cultivate crops for a successful harvest. 
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to persist
to persist
[ρήμα]

to continue a course of action with determination, even when faced with challenges or discouragement

επιμένω, εμμένω

επιμένω, εμμένω

Ex: Despite his injury, the athlete persisted in training for the marathon. 
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to rival
to rival
[ρήμα]

to be equal to or compete closely with someone or something in terms of skill, ability, or performance

ανταγωνίζομαι, συναγωνίζομαι

ανταγωνίζομαι, συναγωνίζομαι

Ex: The new smartphone model aims to rival its competitors in terms of features and performance. 
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to endure
to endure
[ρήμα]

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

ανέχομαι, υποφέρω

ανέχομαι, υποφέρω

Ex: The employees had to endure long working hours during the busy season to meet the project deadline. 
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to concede
to concede
[ρήμα]

to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

παραδέχομαι την ήττα, συγκατολογίζομαι

παραδέχομαι την ήττα, συγκατολογίζομαι

Ex: After a tense debate, the candidate finally conceded defeat. 
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to overwhelm
to overwhelm
[ρήμα]

to overpower someone or something emotionally or mentally, leaving them unable to respond effectively

κατακλύζω, συντρίβω

κατακλύζω, συντρίβω

Ex: The news of her promotion overwhelmed her with joy. 
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to withdraw
to withdraw
[ρήμα]

to pull back or move away from a position or situation, often in response to a threat or unfavorable conditions

αποσύρομαι,  υποχωρώ

αποσύρομαι, υποχωρώ

Ex: The army was forced to withdraw from the battlefront due to heavy enemy resistance. 
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to succumb
to succumb
[ρήμα]

to surrender to a superior force or influence

υποκύπτω, παραδίνομαι

υποκύπτω, παραδίνομαι

Ex: Despite his strong will, he eventually succumbed to the persuasive arguments of his friends. 
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obstacle
obstacle
[ουσιαστικό]

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

δυσκολία, πρόκληση

δυσκολία, πρόκληση

Ex: Fear of failure was the main obstacle to her success. 
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barricade
barricade
[ουσιαστικό]

a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces

οδόφραγμα

οδόφραγμα

Ex: Soldiers hastily constructed barricades using sandbags to fortify their positions against advancing enemy troops. 
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impediment
impediment
[ουσιαστικό]

anything that blocks or slows progress

εμπόδιο, κώλυμα

εμπόδιο, κώλυμα

Ex: The fallen tree was an impediment on the hiking trail, making it hard to continue. 
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burden
burden
[ουσιαστικό]

a responsibility or task that causes hardship, stress, etc.

βάρος, επιβολή

βάρος, επιβολή

Ex: The financial burden of student loans weighed heavily on her after graduation. 
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tightrope
tightrope
[ουσιαστικό]

a situation where one must navigate carefully to avoid problems or failure

σχοινί, δύσκολη κατάσταση

σχοινί, δύσκολη κατάσταση

Ex: Negotiating the peace treaty was like walking a tightrope, requiring careful balance between conflicting demands. 
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adversity
adversity
[ουσιαστικό]

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

δυσκολία,  ατυχία

δυσκολία, ατυχία

Ex: She showed remarkable resilience in the face of adversity, turning challenges into opportunities. 
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calamity
calamity
[ουσιαστικό]

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

συμφορά, καταστροφή

συμφορά, καταστροφή

Ex: The earthquake was a calamity that devastated the entire city, leaving buildings in ruins. 
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drawback
drawback
[ουσιαστικό]

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

μειονέκτημα, μειονότητα

μειονέκτημα, μειονότητα

Ex: The main drawback of working from home is the lack of social interaction. 
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mishap
mishap
[ουσιαστικό]

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

μικροατύχημα, περιστατικό

μικροατύχημα, περιστατικό

Ex: Despite a small mishap with the cake, the birthday party was a great success. 
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dilemma
dilemma
[ουσιαστικό]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

δίλημμα

δίλημμα

Ex: She faced a dilemma when she had to choose between attending her best friend's wedding and a critical work presentation. 
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disturbance
disturbance
[ουσιαστικό]

an event or situation that interrupts or disrupts the normal state or functioning of something

διατάραξη, θόρυβος

διατάραξη, θόρυβος

Ex: The loud music caused a disturbance in the neighborhood. 
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conundrum
conundrum
[ουσιαστικό]

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

αίνιγμα, παζλ

αίνιγμα, παζλ

Ex: The meaning of life has always been a conundrum that philosophers have pondered for centuries. 
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turmoil
turmoil
[ουσιαστικό]

a state of extreme disturbance that causes a lot of worry and uncertainty

ταραχή, ανησυχία

ταραχή, ανησυχία

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barrier
barrier
[ουσιαστικό]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

φράγμα, εμπόδιο

φράγμα, εμπόδιο

Ex: Language can be a barrier to effective communication. 
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fault line
fault line
[ουσιαστικό]

an area of vulnerability in a system, organization, or relationship that could lead to significant problems or breakdowns

γραμμή ρήξης, ευάλωτο σημείο

γραμμή ρήξης, ευάλωτο σημείο

Ex: The recent disagreements between the partners exposed a fault line in their business relationship. 
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strain
strain
[ουσιαστικό]

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

πίεση, ένταση

πίεση, ένταση

Ex: The strain of working two jobs was taking a toll on his health. 
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travail
travail
[ουσιαστικό]

hard or painful work

σκληρή δουλειά

σκληρή δουλειά

Ex: The artist's masterpiece was the result of years of hard travail. 
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feat
feat
[ουσιαστικό]

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

επίτευγμα, αξιοσημείωτη επίτευξη

επίτευγμα, αξιοσημείωτη επίτευξη

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resilient
resilient
[επίθετο]

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

ανθεκτικός,  ευέλικτος

ανθεκτικός, ευέλικτος

Ex: The resilient athlete quickly recovered from a minor injury and returned to the competition. 
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persistent
persistent
[επίθετο]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

επίμονος, πεισματάρης

επίμονος, πεισματάρης

Ex: Despite the setbacks, she remained persistent, never giving up on her goals. 
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cumbersome
cumbersome
[επίθετο]

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

δυσκίνητος, βαρύς

δυσκίνητος, βαρύς

Ex: Carrying the cumbersome boxes up the stairs was exhausting. 
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unbearable
unbearable
[επίθετο]

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

αφόρητος, ανυπόφορος

αφόρητος, ανυπόφορος

Ex: The heat during the heatwave was unbearable for the residents without air conditioning. 
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