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B2 Level Wordlist - Determination and Struggles

Here you will learn some English words about determination and struggles, such as "problematic", "hopeless", "confront", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
deed
deed
[noun]

an action or behavior that someone does

Ex: He reflected on his past deeds and their consequences.
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attempted
attempted
[Adjective]

(of a crime, suicide, etc.) not done successfully

Ex: He was charged with attempted murder after the altercation.
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big
big
[Adjective]

demanding a lot of time, effort, money, etc. to become successful

Ex: Organizing the international conference was a big job , involving many logistical challenges .
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desperate
desperate
[Adjective]

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

Ex: Her voice sounded desperate when she talked about her past .
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failed
failed
[Adjective]

not successful in achieving the desired result

Ex: The failed attempt to fix the leaky roof resulted in water damage to the house .
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fatal
fatal
[Adjective]

causing severe harm or complete failure

Ex: Ineffective leadership proved fatal to the organization 's long-term viability .
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problematic
problematic
[Adjective]

presenting difficulties or concerns, often requiring careful consideration or attention

Ex: The new policy has created a number of problematic challenges .
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unambitious
unambitious
[Adjective]

not having a strong desire or motivation to succeed

Ex: They discussed how being unambitious can lead to missed opportunities .
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badly
badly
[Adverb]

in a way that is not satisfactory, acceptable, or successful

Ex: The instructions were badly written .
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hopeless
hopeless
[Adjective]

having no possibility or expectation of improvement or success

Ex: Despite their best efforts , they found themselves in a hopeless financial situation due to mounting debts .
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loser
loser
[noun]

an uncool, unsuccessful, or contemptible person

Ex: They laughed and called him a sore loser after he stormed off .
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to address

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

Ex: It 's important for parents to address their children 's emotional needs .
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to battle
to battle
[Verb]

to overcome challenges, defend beliefs, or achieve a difficult thing

Ex: Communities may battle against environmental issues to preserve their surroundings .
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to bear
to bear
[Verb]

to allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up

Ex: He could n't bear the idea of having to endure another boring meeting .
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to comfort

to lessen the emotional pain or worry that someone feels by showing them sympathy and kindness

Ex: She was comforting her friend who had received bad news .
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to confront

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

Ex: In therapy , clients work with counselors to confront and address emotional concerns .
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loss
loss
[noun]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

Ex: The storm resulted in a loss of crops .
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to fulfill

to accomplish or do something that was wished for, expected, or promised

Ex: They fulfilled their goal of faster delivery times by upgrading their logistics.
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to gain
to gain
[Verb]

to obtain or achieve something that is needed or desired

Ex: She gained valuable experience during her internship that helped her secure a full-time job .
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to handle
to handle
[Verb]

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

Ex: Right now , the customer service representative is handling inquiries from clients .
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to obtain
to obtain
[Verb]

to get something, often with difficulty

Ex: The company has obtained a significant grant for research .
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to overcome

to defeat someone or something in a contest or battle

Ex: The champion was able to overcome all his opponents to retain the title .
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to ruin
to ruin
[Verb]

to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair

Ex: The ongoing neglect of maintenance is ruining the structural integrity of the building .
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optimism
optimism
[noun]

a general tendency to look on the bright side of things and to expect positive outcomes

Ex: His lifelong optimism helps him embrace change with confidence .
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optimist
optimist
[noun]

a person who expects good things to happen and is confident about the future

Ex: Many people appreciate the optimist’s ability to uplift the mood .
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pessimism
pessimism
[noun]

the negative quality of having doubts about the future and expect the worst possible outcomes

Ex: His pessimism about the economy influenced his investment choices .
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pessimist
pessimist
[noun]

a person who expects bad things to happen and sees the worst side of people and situations

Ex: The pessimist in the group dampened the mood with negative comments .
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to reach
to reach
[Verb]

to achieve something, especially after a lot of thinking or discussion

Ex: The diplomatic efforts between the two countries eventually reached a peaceful resolution .
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to resolve

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

Ex: Negotiators strive to resolve disputes by finding mutually agreeable solutions .
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struggle
struggle
[noun]

a great effort to fight back or break free

Ex: The young bird 's struggle to fly for the first time was both inspiring and heartwarming .
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to struggle

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

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .
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to let down

to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations

Ex: The team's lackluster performance in the second half of the game let their coach down, who had faith in their abilities.
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to [go|get] nowhere

to fail to achieve success despite the attempts made

Ex: I'm trying to persuade her to come, but I'm getting nowhere.
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presentation

the act of giving something, such as a prize or reward, to someone in a formal or official event

Ex: She enjoyed the excitement surrounding the presentation of prizes .
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chance
chance
[noun]

a possibility arising from favorable circumstances

Ex: We had a brief chance to tour the museum .
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fault
fault
[noun]

the responsibility attributed to someone or something for a mistake or misfortune

Ex: The judge assigned fault to both drivers involved in the accident after reviewing the evidence .
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duty
duty
[noun]

an obligatory task that must be done as one's job

Ex: They emphasized the importance of performing one 's duty with integrity .
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target
target
[noun]

a goal that someone tries to achieve

Ex: She celebrated reaching her target weight after months of effort .
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determination

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

Ex: The team 's determination led them to victory against the odds .
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to disappoint

to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

Ex: Not receiving the promotion she was hoping for disappointed Jane.
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to give up on

to no longer believe in someone showing any positive development in their behavior, relationship, etc.

Ex: Feeling repeatedly let down , he chose to give up on his friend , doubting any hope of mutual understanding .
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rewarding
rewarding
[Adjective]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

Ex: Helping others in need can be rewarding, as it fosters a sense of empathy and compassion .
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weakness
weakness
[noun]

lack of power or ability to act effectively

Ex: The company 's weakness became apparent in the crisis .
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