English Words for "Challenges and Struggles" | SAT Vocabulary

to withstand

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

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The sturdy structure of the building can withstand strong winds and earthquakes.

The athlete trained rigorously to withstand the physical demands of the competition.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to tolerate

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

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to struggle

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

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intransitive

to tackle

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

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to encounter

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to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

endure hold up withstand hold out

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to confront

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to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

endure hold up withstand hold out

avoid

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to strive

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

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to grapple

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

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to resort

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

to persevere

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

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intransitive

to endeavor

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to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

endure hold up withstand hold out

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to toil

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

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to persist

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

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to rival

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

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transitive

to endure

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to persist through difficult or painful experiences

endure hold up withstand hold out

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to concede

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to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

endure hold up withstand hold out

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to overwhelm

Verb

/ˌoʊvɝˈwɛɫm/, /ˌoʊvɝhˈwɛɫm/

to overcome completely with a great, often excessive, amount of force, emotion, or challenges

endure hold up withstand hold out

to withdraw

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

advance

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intransitive

to succumb

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to surrender to a superior force or influence

endure hold up withstand hold out

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intransitive

obstacle

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a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

endure hold up withstand hold out

barricade

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

impediment

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anything that blocks or slows progress

endure hold up withstand hold out

burden

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

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tightrope

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

adversity

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a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

endure hold up withstand hold out

calamity

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

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drawback

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

mishap

noun

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an unexpected and unlucky event

endure hold up withstand hold out

dilemma

noun

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

disturbance

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

conundrum

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

barrier

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an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

endure hold up withstand hold out

fault line

noun

/fˈɑːlt lˈaɪn/

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

endure hold up withstand hold out

strain

noun

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a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

endure hold up withstand hold out

travail

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hard or painful work

endure hold up withstand hold out

resilient

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able to recover quickly from difficult situations

endure hold up withstand hold out

persistent

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continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

endure hold up withstand hold out

cumbersome

Adjective

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Disapproving

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

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unbearable

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causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

endure hold up withstand hold out

tolerable

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