Lingo

Challenges

17 Words

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grueling
1.
grue
ling
Adjective

extremely tiring and demanding strenuous effort and perseverance

The marathon runners faced a grueling challenge as they pushed themselves to complete the race.

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daunt
2.
daunt
Verb

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

His initial failures did not daunt him; he simply viewed them as learning experiences.

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Herculean
3.
her
cu
lean
Adjective

requiring great strength, effort, or courage

The construction of the massive skyscraper was a Herculean task that required years of planning and execution.

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drain
4.
drain
Verb

to empty or remove liquid from a container or area

After boiling the pasta, he had to drain the water before serving.

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thorny
5.
thor
ny
Adjective

causing problem or difficulty

The negotiations between the two countries hit a thorny issue regarding trade tariffs.

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painstaking
6.
pains
ta
king
Adjective

requiring a lot of effort and time

She conducted a painstaking investigation to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.

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onerous
7.
o
ne
rous
Adjective

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

The new regulations placed on businesses by the government were onerous, requiring extensive paperwork and compliance measures.

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exact
8.
e
xact
Adjective

completely accurate in every detail

The exact measurements were crucial for building the model to scale.

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hard-won
9.
hard
won
Adjective

achieving something after facing a lot of challenges and putting in a great deal of effort

The team celebrated their hard-won victory after months of intense training and competition.

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wearisome
10.
wea
ri
some
Adjective

causing fatigue or irritation due to being repetitive or tiresome

The wearisome task of data entry, with its repetitive nature, made the workday feel endless for the office clerk.

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uphill
11.
up
hill
Adverb

in the direction going up a hill or slope

They climbed uphill slowly, enjoying the breathtaking view of the valley below.

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grin and bear {sth}
Phrase

to accept or tolerate a difficult or undesirable situation that one cannot change without complaint

Despite the challenging weather conditions, the marathon runner grinned and bore it all the way to the finish line.

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surmount
13.
sur
mount
Verb

to successfully overcome challenges or difficulties

She worked hard to surmount the obstacles in her academic journey and graduated with honors.

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brave
14.
brave
Adjective

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

Despite the danger, he remained brave and rescued the injured hiker from the mountain.

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outsmart
15.
out
smart
Verb

to use skill and cunning to gain an advantage over someone, defeating or surpassing them through intelligence

In the chess match, the young prodigy managed to outsmart his experienced opponent, employing a brilliant strategy to secure victory.

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strive
16.
strive
Verb

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

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

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contend
17.
con
tend
Verb

to compete actively or fight against others for a goal or victory

Teams from all over the country will contend for the championship title this weekend.

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