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Vocabolario Essenziale per l'Esame SAT - Sfide e Lotte

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative a sfide e lotte, come "strive", "feat", "persist", ecc., che ti serviranno per superare i tuoi SAT.

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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary
to withstand

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

resistere

resistere

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

Il tessuto utilizzato nei mobili da esterno è progettato per resistere all'esposizione a condizioni meteorologiche avverse.

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to tolerate

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

tollerare

tollerare

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

to engage in a violent fight with someone, especially to get out of a difficult situation

lottare, combattere

lottare, combattere

Ex: He struggled on the ground, trying to free himself from the tight ropes. 
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to tackle
to tackle
[Verbo]

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

affrontare

affrontare

Ex: Governments worldwide are tackling climate change through various initiatives. 
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to encounter

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

incontrare

incontrare

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

to face and deal directly with a difficult problem, situation, or fact

affrontare

affrontare

Ex: She learned to confront her fears rather than ignore them. 
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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: Despite exhaustion, they continued to strive against the current. 
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to grapple
to grapple
[Verbo]

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

lottare con, affrontare

lottare con, affrontare

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

Egli lottò con i suoi demoni interiori, sottoponendosi a terapia e auto-riflessione per affrontare traumi passati.

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to resort
to resort
[Verbo]

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

ricorrere, fare ricorso

ricorrere, fare ricorso

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

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

perseverare

perseverare

Ex: She was determined to persevere with her painting, despite not feeling inspired. 

Era determinata a perseverare con la sua pittura, nonostante non si sentisse ispirata.

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to endeavor

to make a serious or determined effort to do or achieve something

sforzo

sforzo

Ex: Sarah had endeavored for months to find a workable solution. 
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to toil
to toil
[Verbo]

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

faticare, lavorare sodo

faticare, lavorare sodo

Ex: The artist toiled for weeks on the intricate details of the painting. 

L'artista ha faticato per settimane sui dettagli intricati del dipinto.

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to persist
to persist
[Verbo]

to continue doing something firmly despite difficulty, opposition, or discouragement

persistere

persistere

Ex: The researchers are persisting despite repeated setbacks. 
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to rival
to rival
[Verbo]

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

rivaleggiare, competere

rivaleggiare, competere

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

to persist through difficult or painful experiences

sopportare, resistere

sopportare, resistere

Ex: The pioneers endured many hardships as they settled new lands. 
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to concede
to concede
[Verbo]

to admit that one has lost a competition, contest, argument, or election

riconoscere

riconoscere

Ex: The losing team eventually conceded and congratulated the winners. 
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to overwhelm

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

sopraffare, travolgere

sopraffare, travolgere

Ex: Anxiety overwhelmed him during the interview. 

L'ansia lo travolse durante il colloquio.

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to withdraw

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

ritirare

ritirare

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

to surrender to a superior force or influence

soccombere, cedere

soccombere, cedere

Ex: Many people succumb to the flu virus during the peak of the flu season. 

Molte persone soccombono al virus dell'influenza durante il picco della stagione influenzale.

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obstacle
obstacle
[sostantivo]

a difficulty or circumstance that prevents or delays progress or success

ostacolo

ostacolo

Ex: The team overcame several obstacles before launching the product. 
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barricade
barricade
[sostantivo]

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

barricata

barricata

Ex: Soldiers utilized abandoned vehicles and debris to improvise barricades, impeding the enemy's ability to maneuver. 

I soldati hanno utilizzato veicoli abbandonati e detriti per improvvisare barricate, ostacolando la capacità di manovra del nemico.

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impediment
impediment
[sostantivo]

anything that blocks or slows progress

ostacolo, impedimento

ostacolo, impedimento

Ex: Poor internet connectivity is an impediment to working from home effectively. 

Una scarsa connettività Internet è un ostacolo per lavorare efficacemente da casa.

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burden
burden
[sostantivo]

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

carico

carico

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

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

filo del rasoio, situazione delicata

filo del rasoio, situazione delicata

Ex: Handling the media while maintaining privacy is a tightrope act for many celebrities. 

Gestire i media mantenendo la privacy è un atto di equilibrio (tightrope) per molte celebrità.

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adversity
adversity
[sostantivo]

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

avversità,  sfortuna

avversità, sfortuna

Ex: Experiencing adversity can sometimes teach important life lessons and foster growth. 

Sperimentare l'avversità può a volte insegnare importanti lezioni di vita e favorire la crescita.

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calamity
calamity
[sostantivo]

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

calamità, disastro

calamità, disastro

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

Il cedimento della diga ha provocato una calamità, con un'enorme inondazione che ha spazzato le aree a valle.

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drawback
drawback
[sostantivo]

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

inconveniente

inconveniente

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive, its drawback is the lack of flexibility. 

Sebbene l'offerta sembri attraente, il suo svantaggio è la mancanza di flessibilità.

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mishap
mishap
[sostantivo]

an unexpected and unlucky event

contrattempo, sfortuna

contrattempo, sfortuna

Ex: He had a minor mishap while cooking, resulting in a burnt dish. 

Ha avuto un imprevisto minore mentre cucinava, risultando in un piatto bruciato.

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dilemma
dilemma
[sostantivo]

a situation in which a difficult choice must be made between alternatives

dilemma

dilemma

Ex: The manager faced the dilemma of cutting expenses or raising prices. 
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disturbance
disturbance
[sostantivo]

something that interrupts, disrupts, or alters the normal condition or functioning of something

perturbazione, interruzione

perturbazione, interruzione

Ex: Even a minor disturbance can affect the operation of sensitive equipment. 
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conundrum
conundrum
[sostantivo]

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

enigma

enigma

Ex: She found herself in a conundrum when she had to choose between two equally appealing job offers. 

Si è trovata in un dilemma quando ha dovuto scegliere tra due offerte di lavoro ugualmente allettanti.

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turmoil
turmoil
[sostantivo]

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

tumulto

tumulto

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barrier
barrier
[sostantivo]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

barriera

barriera

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

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

linea di faglia, punto di vulnerabilità

linea di faglia, punto di vulnerabilità

Ex: The fault line in their marriage was their differing views on raising children. 

La linea di faglia nel loro matrimonio erano i loro punti di vista divergenti sull'educazione dei figli.

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strain
strain
[sostantivo]

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

pressione, tensione

pressione, tensione

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

hard or painful work

fatica

fatica

Ex: The company overcame financial travail through strategic restructuring and innovation. 

L'azienda ha superato il lavoro finanziario attraverso una ristrutturazione strategica e l'innovazione.

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feat
feat
[sostantivo]

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

successo

successo

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resilient
resilient
[aggettivo]

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

resiliente,  resistente

resiliente, resistente

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

L'atleta resiliente si è ripreso rapidamente da un infortunio minore ed è tornato alla competizione.

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persistent
persistent
[aggettivo]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

persistente

persistente

Ex: The persistent entrepreneur faced numerous obstacles but never wavered in pursuit of her dream. 

L'imprenditore persistente ha affrontato numerosi ostacoli ma non ha mai vacillato nel perseguire il suo sogno.

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cumbersome
cumbersome
[aggettivo]

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

ingombrante, pesante

ingombrante, pesante

Ex: The cumbersome package barely fit through the doorway. 

Il pacco ingombrante a malapena passava attraverso la porta.

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unbearable
unbearable
[aggettivo]

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

insopportabile, intollerabile

insopportabile, intollerabile

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

La tensione nella stanza era così spessa che sembrava quasi insopportabile.

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