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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary - Challenges and Struggles

Here you will learn some English words related to challenges and struggles, such as "strive", "feat", "persist", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary

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

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

Ex: Employees learn tolerate workplace challenges to maintain a positive and productive atmosphere .
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to engage in a violent fight with someone, especially to get out of a difficult situation

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to tackle
[Verb]

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

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

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

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

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

Ex: Despite exhaustion , they continued strive against the current .
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to engage in a determined effort to confront and resolve a problem or obstacle

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to resort
[Verb]

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

Ex: They resort to using candles during the power outage .
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to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

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

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to toil
[Verb]

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

Ex: The toiled for weeks on the intricate details of the painting .
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to continue a course of action with determination, even when faced with challenges or discouragement

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

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

Ex: Her cooking rival those of professional chefs .
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to endure
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to persist through difficult or painful experiences

Ex: The old castle endured centuries of wear and remains standing strong .
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to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

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

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

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to surrender to a superior force or influence

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

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

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barricade
[noun]

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

Ex: Soldiers utilized abandoned vehicles and debris to barricades, impeding the enemy 's ability to maneuver .
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anything that blocks or slows progress

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burden
[noun]

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

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

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

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

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

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

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

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drawback
[noun]

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

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

an unexpected and unlucky event

Ex: He had a mishap while cooking , resulting in a burnt dish .
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dilemma
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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barrier
[noun]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

Ex: Fear can be a barrier to success .
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an area of vulnerability in a system, organization, or relationship that could lead to significant problems or breakdowns

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

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

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travail
[noun]

hard or painful work

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resilient
[Adjective]

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

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persistent
[Adjective]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

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

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

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

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

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