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Humanidades ACT - Desafios e lutas

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a desafios e lutas, como "combersome", "mishap", "toil", etc., que o ajudarão a se sair bem em seus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities

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

resistir, suportar

resistir, suportar

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed withstand exposure to harsh weather .
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to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

tolerar, suportar

tolerar, suportar

Ex: Employees learn tolerate workplace challenges to maintain a positive and productive atmosphere .
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to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

lutar, esforçar-se

lutar, esforçar-se

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

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

enfrentar, abordar

enfrentar, abordar

Ex: Governments worldwide tackling climate change through various initiatives .
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to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

encontrar, deparar-se com

encontrar, deparar-se com

Ex: Entrepreneurs must be prepared encounter setbacks and adapt their strategies .
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to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

enfrentar, confrontar

enfrentar, confrontar

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

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

esforçar-se, lutar

esforçar-se, lutar

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

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

lutar, debater

lutar, debater

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

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

recorrer, apelar

recorrer, apelar

Ex: When peaceful protests were ignored, the activists resorted to more drastic measures.
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to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

perseverar, persistir

perseverar, persistir

Ex: The athletes were inspired persevere in their training , aiming for the upcoming competition .
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to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

esforçar-se, tentar

esforçar-se, tentar

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

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

lutar, esforçar-se

lutar, esforçar-se

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

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

persistir, perseverar

persistir, perseverar

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

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

rivalizar, concorrer

rivalizar, concorrer

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

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

suportar, tolerar

suportar, tolerar

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

to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

conceder, admitir a derrota

conceder, admitir a derrota

Ex: conceded the argument , admitting that he was wrong .
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to overcome completely with a great, often excessive, amount of force, emotion, or challenges

sobrecarregar, dominar

sobrecarregar, dominar

Ex: The crowd's cheers and applause began to overwhelm the speaker during the heartfelt acceptance speech.
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to pull back or move away from a position or situation, often in response to a threat or unfavorable conditions

retirar, recuar

retirar, recuar

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

to surrender to a superior force or influence

sucumbir, ceder

sucumbir, ceder

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

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

obstáculo, dificuldade

obstáculo, dificuldade

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

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

barreira, barricada

barreira, barricada

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

anything that blocks or slows progress

impedimento, obstáculo

impedimento, obstáculo

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

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

fardo, ônus

fardo, ônus

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

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

fio da navalha, caminho arriscado

fio da navalha, caminho arriscado

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

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

adversidade, dificuldade

adversidade, dificuldade

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

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

calamidade, catástrofe

calamidade, catástrofe

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

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

desvantagem, inconveniente

desvantagem, inconveniente

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

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

contratempo, incidente

contratempo, incidente

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
[substantivo]

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

dilema, impasse

dilema, impasse

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
[substantivo]

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

distúrbio, perturbação

distúrbio, perturbação

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

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

enigma, dilema

enigma, dilema

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

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

tumulto, convulsão

tumulto, convulsão

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barrier
[substantivo]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

barreira, obstáculo

barreira, obstáculo

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

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

linha de falha, ponto vulnerável

linha de falha, ponto vulnerável

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

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

pressão, tensão

pressão, tensão

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

hard or painful work

trabalho árduo, sofrimento

trabalho árduo, sofrimento

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

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

feito, proeza

feito, proeza

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resilient
[adjetivo]

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

resiliente, tenaz

resiliente, tenaz

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

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

persistente, tenaz

persistente, tenaz

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

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

pesado, incômodo

pesado, incômodo

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

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

insuportável, intolerável

insuportável, intolerável

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