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Nödvändigt Ordförråd för SAT-Provet - Utmaningar och Kamp

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till utmaningar och kamp, såsom "strive", "feat", "persist" etc., som du behöver för att klara dina SATs.

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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary
to withstand

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

motstå, uthärda

motstå, uthärda

Ex: While the storm was raging, the sturdy trees were withstanding the powerful winds. 

Medan stormen rasade stod de robusta träden emot de kraftiga vindarna.

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to tolerate

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

tolerera, uthärda

tolerera, uthärda

Ex: She tolerates the noise from the construction site without complaining. 
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to struggle

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

kämpa, brottas

kämpa, brottas

Ex: He struggled with the thief over the bag. 
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to tackle
to tackle
[Verb]

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

ta itu med, hantera

ta itu med, hantera

Ex: The government introduced new measures to tackle air pollution. 
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to encounter

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

möta, stöta på

möta, stöta på

Ex: The team encountered technical problems during testing. 
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to confront

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

konfrontera,  möta

konfrontera, möta

Ex: We need to confront the problem before it becomes worse. 
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to strive
to strive
[Verb]

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

kämpa, sträva

kämpa, sträva

Ex: The activists strive against injustice every day. 

Aktivisterna strävar mot orättvisor varje dag.

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to grapple

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

brottas med, ta itu med

brottas med, ta itu med

Ex: The student grappled with the concept of advanced calculus. 

Studenten kämpade med begreppet avancerad kalkyl.

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to resort
to resort
[Verb]

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

tillgripa, ta till

tillgripa, ta till

Ex: She resorted to borrowing money from a friend. 
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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

uthärda, framhärda

uthärda, framhärda

Ex: The students had to persevere in their studies during the challenging semester. 

Studenterna var tvungna att uthärda i sina studier under den utmanande terminen.

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to endeavor

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

bemöda sig

bemöda sig

Ex: We will endeavor to answer every question as clearly as possible. 
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to toil
to toil
[Verb]

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

slita, arbeta hårt

slita, arbeta hårt

Ex: She toils tirelessly in the garden, ensuring a bountiful harvest. 

Hon arbetar outtröttligt i trädgården och säkerställer en rik skörd.

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to persist

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

framhärda,  fortsätta

framhärda, fortsätta

Ex: Michael had persisted in his efforts even when progress seemed impossible. 
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to rival
to rival
[Verb]

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

rivalisera, tävla

rivalisera, tävla

Ex: Few restaurants in the city can rival this one for quality. 
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to endure
to endure
[Verb]

to persist through difficult or painful experiences

uthärda, stå ut med

uthärda, stå ut med

Ex: The old castle has endured centuries of wear and remains standing strong. 
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to concede

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

erkänna ett nederlag,  medge

erkänna ett nederlag, medge

Ex: His opponent conceded when victory became impossible. 
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to overwhelm

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

överväldiga, övermanna

överväldiga, övermanna

Ex: The letter overwhelmed him with nostalgia. 

Brevet överväldigade honom med nostalgi.

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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

dra sig tillbaka,  retirera

dra sig tillbaka, retirera

Ex: The soldiers were ordered to withdraw from the area. 
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to succumb

to surrender to a superior force or influence

succumbera, ge efter

succumbera, ge efter

Ex: The soldier refused to succumb to fear, facing the enemy with unwavering determination. 

Soldaten vägrade att succumba för rädsla, och mötte fienden med orubblig beslutsamhet.

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obstacle
obstacle
[Substantiv]

a difficulty or circumstance that prevents or delays progress or success

hinder,  motstånd

hinder, motstånd

Ex: High housing costs remain a major obstacle for young families. 
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barricade
barricade
[Substantiv]

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

barrikad

barrikad

Ex: The military engineers erected barricades of concrete and debris to create a formidable line of defense. 

De militära ingenjörerna uppförde barrikader av betong och skräp för att skapa en formidabel försvarslinje.

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impediment
impediment
[Substantiv]

anything that blocks or slows progress

hinder, till hinder

hinder, till hinder

Ex: The lack of funding was an impediment to completing the project. 

Bristen på finansiering var ett hinder för att slutföra projektet.

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burden
burden
[Substantiv]

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

börda, ansvar

börda, ansvar

Ex: Caring for the entire family became a heavy burden for him. 
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tightrope
tightrope
[Substantiv]

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

lina, kinkig situation

lina, kinkig situation

Ex: The CEO walked a tightrope in the merger talks, ensuring the deal benefited both companies without causing unrest. 

VD:n gick på en lina i sammanslagningsförhandlingarna och säkerställde att affären gynnade båda företagen utan att orsaka oro.

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adversity
adversity
[Substantiv]

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

motgång,  otur

motgång, otur

Ex: Economic adversity affected many families during the recession, leading to job losses and financial strain. 

Ekonomisk motgång drabbade många familjer under lågkonjunkturen, vilket ledde till jobbförluster och finansiell press.

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calamity
calamity
[Substantiv]

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

katastrof, olycka

katastrof, olycka

Ex: The forest fire turned into a calamity as it rapidly spread, consuming acres of land and displacing wildlife. 

Skogsbranden förvandlades till en katastrof när den spred sig snabbt, förtärde hektar av mark och fördrövade vildliv.

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drawback
drawback
[Substantiv]

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

nackdel, brist

nackdel, brist

Ex: One significant drawback of living in a big city is the noise pollution. 

En betydande nackdel med att bo i en stor stad är bullerföroreningen.

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mishap
mishap
[Substantiv]

an unexpected and unlucky event

missöde, olycka

missöde, olycka

Ex: The picnic was nearly perfect except for the mishap of an unexpected rain shower. 

Picknicken var nästan perfekt förutom olyckan med ett oväntat regnskur.

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dilemma
dilemma
[Substantiv]

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

dilemma

dilemma

Ex: Daniel found himself in a dilemma when both universities offered him scholarships. 
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disturbance
disturbance
[Substantiv]

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

störning, avbrott

störning, avbrott

Ex: Researchers monitored the ecosystem after the disturbance. 
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conundrum
conundrum
[Substantiv]

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

gåta, pussel

gåta, pussel

Ex: The math problem presented such a conundrum that even the top students struggled to find a solution. 

Matteproblemet presenterade ett sådant pussel att till och med de bästa eleverna kämpade för att hitta en lösning.

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turmoil
turmoil
[Substantiv]

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

oro, uppror

oro, uppror

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barrier
barrier
[Substantiv]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

barriär, hinder

barriär, hinder

Ex: Lack of experience can be a barrier to finding a job. 
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fault line
fault line
[Substantiv]

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

bristningslinje, sårbar punkt

bristningslinje, sårbar punkt

Ex: The company's rapid expansion highlighted a fault line in its supply chain management. 

Företagets snabba expansion belyste en bristningslinje i dess försörjningskedjehantering.

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strain
strain
[Substantiv]

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

press, spänning

press, spänning

Ex: The strain of caring for a sick relative became difficult to manage. 
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travail
travail
[Substantiv]

hard or painful work

hårt arbete

hårt arbete

Ex: Writing the thesis was a laborious travail for the graduate student. 

Att skriva avhandlingen var ett mödosamt arbete för examensstudenten.

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feat
feat
[Substantiv]

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

bedrift, anmärkningsvärd prestation

bedrift, anmärkningsvärd prestation

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resilient
resilient
[adjektiv]

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

resiliant,  motståndskraftig

resiliant, motståndskraftig

Ex: Being resilient in the face of adversity, the team emerged stronger and more cohesive. 

Att vara resiliens inför motgångar, framstod laget starkare och mer sammanhållet.

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persistent
persistent
[adjektiv]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

ihärdig, envist

ihärdig, envist

Ex: Her persistent advocacy for environmental protection inspired others to join the cause. 

Hennes ihärdiga förespråkande för miljöskydd inspirerade andra att ansluta sig till saken.

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cumbersome
cumbersome
[adjektiv]

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

besvärlig, tung

besvärlig, tung

Ex: Maneuvering the cumbersome machinery in the workshop required careful precision. 

Att manövrera den besvärliga maskinen i verkstaden krävde noggrann precision.

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unbearable
unbearable
[adjektiv]

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

outhärdlig, olidlig

outhärdlig, olidlig

Ex: The pain in his injured leg became unbearable, prompting a visit to the emergency room. 

Smärtan i hans skadade ben blev outhärdlig, vilket ledde till ett besök på akuten.

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