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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Challenges

Here, you will learn some English words related to Challenges that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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

extremely tiring and demanding strenuous effort and perseverance

Ex: After a grueling day of meetings , he could hardly keep his eyes open .
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daunting
daunting
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Writing a novel can be daunting, but with dedication and perseverance, it's achievable.
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Sisyphean
Sisyphean
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The teacher , tirelessly addressing the academic needs of struggling students , sometimes felt caught in a Sisyphean cycle as new challenges arose .
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Herculean
Herculean
[Adjective]

requiring great strength, effort, or courage

Ex: The historian faced a Herculean effort to compile and analyze centuries of historical records for the comprehensive book on the region's past.
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draining
draining
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Providing care for a loved one with a chronic illness can be emotionally draining over an extended period.
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thorny
thorny
[Adjective]

causing problem or difficulty

Ex: The company faced a thorny dilemma when it came to choosing between profitability and sustainability .
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painstaking
painstaking
[Adjective]

requiring a lot of effort and time

Ex: Writing the report was a painstaking process , involving thorough research and careful editing .
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onerous
onerous
[Adjective]

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

Ex: Studying for the bar exam while working full-time proved to be an onerous challenge for him .
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hard-won
hard-won
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company 's success was built on the hard-won efforts of its employees , who persevered through numerous challenges .
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wearisome
wearisome
[Adjective]

causing fatigue or irritation due to being repetitive or tiresome

Ex: Frustration mounted as wearisome diplomatic negotiations , marked by prolonged discussions and little progress , failed to reach a resolution .
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uphill
uphill
[Adjective]

challenging situation that requires considerable effort

Ex: Climbing the corporate ladder can be an uphill climb , but with hard work and dedication , success is possible .
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to grin and bear {sth}

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

Ex: In a difficult family situation, she had to grin and bear the tension during the holiday gatherings.
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to surmount

to successfully overcome challenges or difficulties

Ex: Communities have successfully surmounted environmental challenges by implementing sustainable practices .
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to brave
to brave
[Verb]

to endure a difficult or dangerous situation with courage and determination

Ex: They braved the harsh weather to attend the important event .
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to outsmart

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

Ex: The spy relied on her ability to outsmart the enemy , using clever tactics to gather critical information without detection .
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to strive
to strive
[Verb]

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

Ex: Despite exhaustion , they continued to strive against the current .
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to contend

to engage in a struggle, conflict, or battle

Ex: He contends with rivals daily in the competitive tech industry.
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