ACT Exam Literacy - Difficulty

to make something unclear or difficult to understand

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to create disturbances in electronic signals preventing them from being received

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

the state of being unclear due to multiple possible meanings

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

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

done with little or no difficulty

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

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

difficult to grasp mentally

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

carefully developed or executed with great attention to detail

clear in meaning or expression

difficult to understand or interpret

capable of being seen or observed

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

impossible to comprehend

so slight or gradual that it cannot be noticed

difficult or impossible to understand or interpret

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

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

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

difficult to comprehend due to being vague or hidden

in a way that involves intense physical effort

with little difficulty or trouble