ACT Exam Literacy - Difficulty

Here you will learn some English words related to difficulty, such as "enigmatic", "daunting", "interfere", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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to muddy [verb]

to make something unclear or difficult to understand

Ex: The lawyer 's convoluted argument muddied the case , confusing the jury .

to impede [verb]

to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress

Ex: The language barrier may impede effective communication in a multicultural team .

to repress [verb]

to hold back or prevent something from being expressed, developed, or revealed

Ex: The teacher ’s authority repressed any disruptive behavior in the classroom .

to disrupt [verb]

to cause disorder or disturbance in something that was previously orderly or calm

Ex: His sudden outburst disrupted the meeting and caused confusion .

to intervene [verb]

to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

Ex: The police were forced to intervene to break up the fight that had erupted in the crowded street .

to interfere [verb]

to disrupt the normal continuation or proper execution of a process or activity

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to sabotage [verb]

to intentionally damage or undermine something, often for personal gain or as an act of protest or revenge

Ex: A competitor may try to sabotage a rival company 's product launch .

to hinder [verb]

to create obstacles or difficulties that prevent progress, movement, or success

Ex: A language barrier should not hinder international collaboration .

to jam [verb]

to create disturbances in electronic signals preventing them from being received

Ex: Hackers launched a cyberattack aimed at jamming the satellite signals .

to obstruct [verb]

to deliberately create challenges or difficulties that slow down or prevent the smooth advancement or development of something

Ex: The outdated software obstructed the efficiency of the company 's operations until the upgrade .

ambiguity [noun]

the state of being unclear due to multiple possible meanings

Ex: Without specific dates in the old letter , there was ambiguity about when the events actually occurred .

nuance [noun]

a very small and barely noticeable difference in tone, appearance, manner, meaning, etc.

Ex: She noticed a slight nuance in his tone that suggested he was upset .

severity [noun]

the intensity or degree of something challenging or impactful, such as pain, weather conditions, or any adverse circumstance

Ex: The severity of her anxiety required regular therapy sessions .

effortless [adjective]

done with little or no difficulty

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demanding [adjective]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

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daunting [adjective]

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

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elusive [adjective]

difficult to grasp mentally

Ex: The answer to the riddle remained elusive , despite their best efforts to solve it .

straightforward [adjective]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

Ex: The process for renewing your driver 's license is straightforward ; you just need to fill out a form and pay a fee .

elaborate [adjective]

carefully developed or executed with great attention to detail

Ex: The scientist 's theory was supported by an elaborate experiment , meticulously designed to test every variable .

comprehensible [adjective]

clear in meaning or expression

Ex: The teacher used simple language and examples to make the complex topic more comprehensible to her students .

enigmatic [adjective]

difficult to understand or interpret

Ex: The ancient symbols on the wall were enigmatic clues from a bygone era .

discernible [adjective]

capable of being seen or observed

Ex: The pattern on the fabric was faint but still discernible under good lighting .

digestible [adjective]

(of information) clear and easy for the audience to understand

Ex: The training manual was designed to be digestible , with step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams .

unfathomable [adjective]

impossible to comprehend

Ex: The complexity of quantum physics often results in concepts that are unfathomable to those without a deep background in the field .

imperceptible [adjective]

so slight or gradual that it cannot be noticed

Ex: The shift in tone was imperceptible to most listeners .

indecipherable [adjective]

difficult or impossible to understand or interpret

Ex: The professor 's lecture was full of indecipherable jargon that confused the students .

illegible [adjective]

unable to be read or understood because of poor handwriting or print quality

Ex: The old document was illegible due to fading ink and wear .

intricate [adjective]

having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with

Ex: The puzzle was so intricate that it took hours to complete .

rocky [adjective]

characterized by difficulty or challenges, often used to describe a situation or experience

Ex: Their relationship had a rocky phase , filled with misunderstandings and arguments .

obscure [adjective]

difficult to comprehend due to being vague or hidden

Ex: His obscure knowledge of medieval history made him a valuable resource for the research team .

strenuously [adverb]

in a way that involves intense physical effort

Ex: She trained strenuously for the marathon every day .

readily [adverb]

with little difficulty or trouble

Ex: Replacement parts for the machine are not readily obtainable .

ACT Exam Literacy
Understanding Questions	Activity and Behavior	Manual Actions	Vision and Precision
Mental Capacities and Failures	Thoughts	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Opinions	Positive Attitudes	Negative and Neutral Attitudes	Welfare
Resources and Food	Strength and Improvement	Support	Weakness and Deterioration
Opposition	Utility and Creation	Difficulty	Success and Reliability
Restriction