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ACT Humanities - Challenges and Struggles

Learn ACT humanities vocabulary for challenges and struggles, including hardship, obstacles, resistance, effort, conflict, and difficulties faced by individuals or societies.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
to withstand

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

Ex: The sturdy structure of the building can withstand strong winds and earthquakes. 
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to tolerate

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

Ex: She tolerates the inconveniences of public transportation without complaining. 
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to struggle

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

Ex: He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf, but with determination, he eventually succeeded. 
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to tackle
to tackle
[Verb]

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

Ex: The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks. 
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to encounter

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

Ex: The team encountered unexpected challenges while implementing the new software. 
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to confront

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

Ex: The company must confront its financial problems. 
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to strive
to strive
[Verb]

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

Ex: Despite facing obstacles, she strives to excel in her academic pursuits. 
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to grapple

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

Ex: The team had to grapple with the complex task of integrating new technology into their existing infrastructure. 
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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

Ex: When negotiations failed, they had to resort to legal action to resolve the dispute. 
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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

Ex: Despite facing numerous rejections, she persevered in her writing career. 
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to endeavor

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

Ex: Emily endeavors to treat every customer with respect. 
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to toil
to toil
[Verb]

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

Ex: Farmers toil in the fields to cultivate crops for a successful harvest. 
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to persist

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

Ex: Emily persisted in applying for jobs despite several rejections. 
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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

Ex: The new smartphone model aims to rival its competitors in terms of features and performance. 
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to endure
to endure
[Verb]

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

Ex: The employees had to endure long working hours during the busy season to meet the project deadline. 
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to concede

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

Ex: Daniel conceded after realizing he could no longer win the match. 
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to overwhelm

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

Ex: The news of her promotion overwhelmed her with joy. 
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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

Ex: The army was forced to withdraw from the battlefront due to heavy enemy resistance. 
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to succumb

to surrender to a superior force or influence

Ex: Despite his strong will, he eventually succumbed to the persuasive arguments of his friends. 
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obstacle
obstacle
[noun]

a difficulty or circumstance that prevents or delays progress or success

Ex: Lack of funding became the biggest obstacle to completing the project. 
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barricade
barricade
[noun]

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

Ex: Soldiers hastily constructed barricades using sandbags to fortify their positions against advancing enemy troops. 
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impediment

anything that blocks or slows progress

Ex: The fallen tree was an impediment on the hiking trail, making it hard to continue. 
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burden
burden
[noun]

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

Ex: The financial burden of student loans weighed heavily on her after graduation. 
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tightrope
tightrope
[noun]

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

Ex: Negotiating the peace treaty was like walking a tightrope, requiring careful balance between conflicting demands. 
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adversity
adversity
[noun]

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

Ex: She showed remarkable resilience in the face of adversity, turning challenges into opportunities. 
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calamity
calamity
[noun]

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

Ex: The earthquake was a calamity that devastated the entire city, leaving buildings in ruins. 
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drawback
drawback
[noun]

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

Ex: The main drawback of working from home is the lack of social interaction. 
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mishap
mishap
[noun]

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

Ex: Despite a small mishap with the cake, the birthday party was a great success. 
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dilemma
dilemma
[noun]

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

Ex: Sarah faced a dilemma over whether to accept the new job or stay near her family. 
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disturbance

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

Ex: The power failure caused a major disturbance to train services. 
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conundrum
conundrum
[noun]

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

Ex: The meaning of life has always been a conundrum that philosophers have pondered for centuries. 
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turmoil
turmoil
[noun]

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

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barrier
barrier
[noun]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

Ex: Language can be a barrier to effective communication. 
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fault line

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

Ex: The recent disagreements between the partners exposed a fault line in their business relationship. 
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strain
strain
[noun]

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

Ex: The strain of working two jobs was taking a toll on his health. 
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travail
travail
[noun]

hard or painful work

Ex: The artist's masterpiece was the result of years of hard travail. 
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feat
feat
[noun]

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

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resilient
resilient
[Adjective]

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

Ex: The resilient athlete quickly recovered from a minor injury and returned to the competition. 
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persistent
persistent
[Adjective]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

Ex: Despite the setbacks, she remained persistent, never giving up on her goals. 
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cumbersome
cumbersome
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Carrying the cumbersome boxes up the stairs was exhausting. 
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unbearable
unbearable
[Adjective]

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

Ex: The heat during the heatwave was unbearable for the residents without air conditioning. 
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