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Vocabolario per IELTS Academic (Punteggio 8-9) - Sfide

Qui, imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alle Sfide che sono necessarie per l'esame accademico IELTS.

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

extremely tiring and demanding strenuous effort and perseverance

estenuante

estenuante

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

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

scoraggiante

scoraggiante

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

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

Sisifeo, relativo a un compito senza fine

Sisifeo, relativo a un compito senza fine

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

requiring great strength, effort, or courage

erculeo, titanico

erculeo, titanico

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

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

estenuante, drenante

estenuante, drenante

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

causing problem or difficulty

spinoso

spinoso

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

requiring a lot of effort and time

minuzioso

minuzioso

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

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

gravoso

gravoso

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

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

esigente

esigente

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

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

duramente conquistato, guadagnato con fatica

duramente conquistato, guadagnato con fatica

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

causing fatigue or irritation due to being repetitive or tiresome

faticoso, noioso

faticoso, noioso

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

challenging situation that requires considerable effort

arduo, difficile

arduo, difficile

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

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

stringere i denti, mandare giù e sopportare

stringere i denti, mandare giù e sopportare

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

to successfully overcome challenges or difficulties

sormontare

sormontare

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

to endure a difficult or dangerous situation with courage and determination

affrontare, sfidare

affrontare, sfidare

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

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

superare in astuzia, battere in intelligenza

superare in astuzia, battere in intelligenza

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

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

lottare, battersi

lottare, battersi

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

to engage in a struggle, conflict, or battle

competere, lottare

competere, lottare

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