SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary - Challenges and Struggles

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

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

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

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

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to persist through difficult or painful experiences

to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

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

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

to surrender to a superior force or influence

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

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

anything that blocks or slows progress

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

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

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

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

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

an unexpected and unlucky event

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

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

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

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

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

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

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

hard or painful work

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

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

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

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure