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Ανθρωπιστικές Επιστήμες ACT - Προκλήσεις και Αγώνες

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
to withstand
[ρήμα]

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

αντέχω, αντιστέκομαι

αντέχω, αντιστέκομαι

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed withstand exposure to harsh weather .
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to tolerate
[ρήμα]

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

ανέχομαι, υπομένω

ανέχομαι, υπομένω

Ex: Employees learn tolerate workplace challenges to maintain a positive and productive atmosphere .
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to struggle
[ρήμα]

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

παλεύω, αγωνίζομαι

παλεύω, αγωνίζομαι

Ex: Right now , the climbers struggling to reach the summit .
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to tackle
[ρήμα]

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

αντιμετωπίζω, καταπιάνομαι

αντιμετωπίζω, καταπιάνομαι

Ex: Governments worldwide tackling climate change through various initiatives .
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to encounter
[ρήμα]

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

συναντώ (synantó), αντιμετωπίζω (antimetopízō)

συναντώ (synantó), αντιμετωπίζω (antimetopízō)

Ex: Entrepreneurs must be prepared encounter setbacks and adapt their strategies .
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to confront
[ρήμα]

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

αντιμετωπίζω, παρα confront

αντιμετωπίζω, παρα confront

Ex: In therapy , clients work with counselors confront and address emotional concerns .
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to strive
[ρήμα]

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

αγωνίζομαι, προσπαθώ

αγωνίζομαι, προσπαθώ

Ex: strive to provide exceptional service to meet customer expectations .
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to grapple
[ρήμα]

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

παλεύω (palévo), αντιμετωπίζω (antimetopízo)

παλεύω (palévo), αντιμετωπίζω (antimetopízo)

Ex: He grappled with his inner demons, undergoing therapy and self-reflection to address past traumas.
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to resort
[ρήμα]

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

καταφεύγω, Καταφεύγω σε (κάτι)

καταφεύγω, Καταφεύγω σε (κάτι)

Ex: When peaceful protests were ignored, the activists resorted to more drastic measures.
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to persevere
[ρήμα]

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

επιμένω, επίμονος

επιμένω, επίμονος

Ex: The athletes were inspired persevere in their training , aiming for the upcoming competition .
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to endeavor
[ρήμα]

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

προσπαθεί, καταβάλλει προσπάθεια

προσπαθεί, καταβάλλει προσπάθεια

Ex: endeavor to express their unique perspectives and emotions through their creative works .
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to toil
[ρήμα]

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

κοπιάζω, δουλεύω σκληρά

κοπιάζω, δουλεύω σκληρά

Ex: The toiled for weeks on the intricate details of the painting .
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to persist
[ρήμα]

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

επιμένω, διατηρώ

επιμένω, διατηρώ

Ex: persisted in building his business , even when others told him it would never succeed .
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to rival
[ρήμα]

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

ανταγωνίζομαι, ισοσταθμώ

ανταγωνίζομαι, ισοσταθμώ

Ex: Her cooking rival those of professional chefs .
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to endure
[ρήμα]

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

υπομένω, ανεχόμουν

υπομένω, ανεχόμουν

Ex: Despite their differences , colleagues endure each other 's working styles for the sake of the team .
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to concede
[ρήμα]

to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

παραδεχθεί, αναγνωρίσει

παραδεχθεί, αναγνωρίσει

Ex: conceded the argument , admitting that he was wrong .
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to overwhelm
[ρήμα]

to overcome completely with a great, often excessive, amount of force, emotion, or challenges

κατακλύζω, επικρατώ

κατακλύζω, επικρατώ

Ex: The crowd's cheers and applause began to overwhelm the speaker during the heartfelt acceptance speech.
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to withdraw
[ρήμα]

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

αποσύρω, υποχωρώ

αποσύρω, υποχωρώ

Ex: The unit withdraw from their position after sustaining heavy casualties from enemy artillery fire .
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to succumb
[ρήμα]

to surrender to a superior force or influence

υποκύπτω, παραδίνομαι

υποκύπτω, παραδίνομαι

Ex: Many people succumb to the flu virus during the peak of the flu season.
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obstacle
[ουσιαστικό]

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

εμπόδιο, αντίσταση

εμπόδιο, αντίσταση

Ex: The heavy snowstorm created obstacle for travelers trying to reach the airport .
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barricade
[ουσιαστικό]

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

μπαριγκάδα, φραγμός

μπαριγκάδα, φραγμός

Ex: Soldiers utilized abandoned vehicles and debris to barricades, impeding the enemy 's ability to maneuver .
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impediment
[ουσιαστικό]

anything that blocks or slows progress

εμπόδιο, κώλυμα

εμπόδιο, κώλυμα

Ex: Poor internet connectivity is impediment to working from home effectively .
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burden
[ουσιαστικό]

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

βάρος, φορτίο

βάρος, φορτίο

Ex: The environmental impact of industrial pollution is burden that future generations will have to bear .
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tightrope
[ουσιαστικό]

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

συγκρουσιακή κατάσταση, λεπτή ισορροπία

συγκρουσιακή κατάσταση, λεπτή ισορροπία

Ex: Handling the media while maintaining privacy is tightrope act for many celebrities .
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adversity
[ουσιαστικό]

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

αντιξοότητα, δυσκολία

αντιξοότητα, δυσκολία

Ex: adversity affected many families during the recession , leading to job losses and financial strain .
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calamity
[ουσιαστικό]

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

καταστροφή, καταστροφή γεγονός

καταστροφή, καταστροφή γεγονός

Ex: The dam 's failure resulted in calamity, with a massive flood sweeping through the downstream areas .
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drawback
[ουσιαστικό]

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

αντίκτυπος, μειονέκτημα

αντίκτυπος, μειονέκτημα

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive , drawback is the lack of flexibility .
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mishap
[ουσιαστικό]

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

παρενόχληση, ατύχημα

παρενόχληση, ατύχημα

Ex: The mishap during the road trip was a flat tire , which we quickly fixed and continued on our way .
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dilemma
[ουσιαστικό]

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

δίλημμα, δυσκολία επιλογής

δίλημμα, δυσκολία επιλογής

Ex: The environmentalists faced dilemma: support clean energy projects that displaced local communities or oppose them for social justice reasons .
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disturbance
[ουσιαστικό]

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

διαταραχή, αναστάτωση

διαταραχή, αναστάτωση

Ex: The wildlife habitat suffered disturbance due to construction .
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conundrum
[ουσιαστικό]

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

αίνιγμα, γρίφος

αίνιγμα, γρίφος

Ex: She found herself in conundrum when she had to choose between two equally appealing job offers .
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turmoil
[ουσιαστικό]

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

αναταραχή, ταραχή

αναταραχή, ταραχή

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barrier
[ουσιαστικό]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

εμπόδιο, φράγμα

εμπόδιο, φράγμα

Ex: Fear can be a barrier to success .
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fault line
[ουσιαστικό]

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

γραμμή ρήξης, σημείο αδυναμίας

γραμμή ρήξης, σημείο αδυναμίας

Ex: fault line in their marriage was their differing views on raising children .
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strain
[ουσιαστικό]

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

πίεση, καταπόνηση

πίεση, καταπόνηση

Ex: strain of maintaining a high GPA while working part-time was exhausting .
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travail
[ουσιαστικό]

hard or painful work

κόπος, εργασία

κόπος, εργασία

Ex: The company overcame travail through strategic restructuring and innovation .
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feat
[ουσιαστικό]

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

κατόρθωμα, ἐπίτευγμα

κατόρθωμα, ἐπίτευγμα

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resilient
[επίθετο]

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

ανθεκτικός, αντοχικός

ανθεκτικός, αντοχικός

Ex: resilient in the face of adversity , the team emerged stronger and more cohesive .
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persistent
[επίθετο]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

επίμονος, ασυγκίνητος

επίμονος, ασυγκίνητος

Ex: persistent entrepreneur faced numerous obstacles but never wavered in pursuit of her dream .
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cumbersome
[επίθετο]

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

δύσχρηστος, ογκώδης

δύσχρηστος, ογκώδης

Ex: cumbersome package barely fit through the doorway .
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unbearable
[επίθετο]

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

ανυπόφορος, αβάσταχτος

ανυπόφορος, αβάσταχτος

Ex: The tension in the room was so thick that it felt unbearable.
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