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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9) - Desafíos

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con los Desafíos que son necesarias para el examen académico IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
grueling
grueling
[Adjetivo]

extremely tiring and demanding strenuous effort and perseverance

agotador

agotador

Ex: The marathon runners faced a grueling challenge as they pushed themselves to complete the race. 
daunting
daunting
[Adjetivo]

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

desalentador

desalentador

Ex: The idea of moving to a new country, learning a new language, and starting from scratch can be daunting for many. 
Sisyphean
Sisyphean
[Adjetivo]

relating to a task that is endless, futile, and laborious

Sisífeo, relacionado con una tarea interminable

Sisífeo, relacionado con una tarea interminable

Ex: The constant battle against bureaucracy felt like a Sisyphean task for the government employee, who struggled to enact meaningful change. 
Herculean
Herculean
[Adjetivo]

requiring great strength, effort, or courage

hercúleo

hercúleo

Ex: The construction of the massive skyscraper was a Herculean task that required years of planning and execution. 
draining
draining
[Adjetivo]

causing a significant loss of physical, emotional, or mental energy

agotador, desgastante

agotador, desgastante

Ex: The relentless workload at the office was draining, leaving employees fatigued and in need of a break. 
thorny
thorny
[Adjetivo]

causing problem or difficulty

espinoso

espinoso

Ex: The negotiations between the two countries hit a thorny issue regarding trade tariffs. 
painstaking
painstaking
[Adjetivo]

requiring a lot of effort and time

meticuloso

meticuloso

Ex: She conducted a painstaking investigation to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance. 
onerous
onerous
[Adjetivo]

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

oneroso

oneroso

Ex: The new regulations placed on businesses by the government were onerous, requiring extensive paperwork and compliance measures. 
exacting
exacting
[Adjetivo]

severe, demanding, or unrelenting in requiring effort, compliance, or performance

exigente

exigente

Ex: Her boss had an exacting schedule, leaving little free time. 
hard-won
hard-won
[Adjetivo]

achieving something after facing a lot of challenges and putting in a great deal of effort

duromente ganado, conseguido con esfuerzo

duromente ganado, conseguido con esfuerzo

Ex: The team celebrated their hard-won victory after months of intense training and competition. 
wearisome
wearisome
[Adjetivo]

causing fatigue or irritation due to being repetitive or tiresome

aburrido

aburrido

Ex: The wearisome task of data entry, with its repetitive nature, made the workday feel endless for the office clerk. 
uphill
uphill
[Adjetivo]

challenging situation that requires considerable effort

arduo, difícil

arduo, difícil

Ex: The project faced an uphill battle from the start, with tight deadlines and limited resources. 
to [grin] and [bear] {sth}

to accept or tolerate a difficult or undesirable situation that one cannot change without complaint

aguantarse sin quejarse, tragar y seguir adelante

aguantarse sin quejarse, tragar y seguir adelante

Ex: The commute was awful, but she had to grin and bear it until she found a new job. 
to surmount

to successfully overcome challenges or difficulties

superar

superar

Ex: She worked hard to surmount the obstacles in her academic journey and graduated with honors. 
to brave
to brave
[Verbo]

to endure a difficult or dangerous situation with courage and determination

afrontar, desafiar

afrontar, desafiar

Ex: She braved the storm to ensure everyone was safe in the shelter. 
to outsmart

to use skill and cunning to gain an advantage over someone, defeating or surpassing them through intelligence

superar en astucia, vencer con inteligencia

superar en astucia, vencer con inteligencia

Ex: In the chess match, the young prodigy managed to outsmart his experienced opponent, employing a brilliant strategy to secure victory. 
to strive
to strive
[Verbo]

to make great efforts or struggle in opposition, often in contention or dispute

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: Workers in the factory strive against unfavorable conditions, advocating for better wages and improved working environments. 
to contend
to contend
[Verbo]

to engage in a struggle, conflict, or battle

competir, luchar

competir, luchar

Ex: The two boxers will contend in the championship match, vying for the title with determination and skill. 
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