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ACT Humanities - Challenges and Struggles

Here you will learn some English words related to challenges and struggles, such as "cumbersome", "mishap", "toil", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
to withstand

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

[Verb]
to tolerate

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

[Verb]
to struggle

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

[Verb]
to tackle

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

[Verb]
to encounter

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

[Verb]
to confront

to face or deal with a problem, difficult situation, or person directly

[Verb]
to strive

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

[Verb]
to grapple

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

[Verb]
to resort

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

[Verb]
to persevere

to persistently try to succeed, even when faced with challenges or difficulties

[Verb]
to endeavor

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

[Verb]
to toil

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

[Verb]
to persist

to keep doing something despite challenges or difficulties

[Verb]
to rival

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

[Verb]
to endure

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

[Verb]
to concede

to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

[Verb]
to overwhelm

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

[Verb]
to withdraw

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

[Verb]
to succumb

to surrender to a superior force, influence, or temptation

[Verb]
obstacle

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

[noun]
barricade

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

[noun]
impediment

anything that blocks or slows progress

[noun]
burden

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

[noun]
tightrope

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

[noun]
adversity

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

[noun]
calamity

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

[noun]
drawback

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

[noun]
mishap

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

[noun]
dilemma

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

[noun]
disturbance

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

[noun]
conundrum

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

[noun]
turmoil

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

[noun]
barrier

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

[noun]
fault line

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

[noun]
strain

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

[noun]
travail

an effort involving significant physical or mental work

[noun]
feat

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

[noun]
resilient

having the ability to endure and bounce back swiftly from challenging circumstances

[Adjective]
persistent

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

[Adjective]
cumbersome

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

[Adjective]
unbearable

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

[Adjective]
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