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Challenges

31 Words

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tax
1.
tax
Verb

to impose a financial charge by the government on income, goods, services, or properties to generate revenue for public services and functions

Governments often tax income to generate revenue for public services and infrastructure.

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strenuous
2.
stre
nuous
Adjective

requiring great physical effort or energy

The strenuous hike drained their physical energy.

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laborious
3.
la
bo
rious
Adjective

requiring a great deal of time and energy

The process of manually transcribing the handwritten documents was laborious and time-consuming.

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burdensome
4.
bur
den
some
Adjective

causing a lot of work, stress, or difficulty

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rigorous
5.
ri
go
rous
Adjective

(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied

The school has a rigorous dress code that all students must follow.

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tedious
6.
te
dious
Adjective

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

The tedious task of filing paperwork made the afternoon drag on.

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backbreaking
7.
back
brea
king
Adjective

demanding extremely intense effort and often causing exhaustion

She spent the entire day doing backbreaking farm labor.

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arduous
8.
ar
duous
Adjective

requiring so much effort, mostly physical, that will cause exhaustion

The climb up the mountain was an arduous task for the hikers.

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stern
9.
stern
Adjective

serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority

The stern teacher maintained order in the classroom with her strict rules.

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press
10.
press
Verb

to push a thing tightly against something else

He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.

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intractable
11.
in
trac
ta
ble
Adjective

difficult to manage, control, or resolve

The intractable student refused to follow instructions or participate in class activities.

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endure
12.
en
dure
Verb

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

The employees had to endure long working hours during the busy season to meet the project deadline.

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tackle
13.
ta
ckle
Verb

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

The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks.

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endure
14.
en
dure
Verb

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

The employees had to endure long working hours during the busy season to meet the project deadline.

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overcome
15.
o
ver
come
Verb

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

She overcame obstacles in her career by demonstrating resilience and determination.

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take on
16.
take on
Verb

to hire someone

The company decided to take on new employees to meet the growing demand.

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shoulder
17.
shoul
der
Noun

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

He felt a sharp pain in his shoulder after lifting weights at the gym.

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undergo
18.
un
der
go
Verb

to experience or endure a process, change, or event

The patient had to undergo surgery to address the medical condition.

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withstand
19.
with
stand
Verb

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

The sturdy structure of the building can withstand strong winds and earthquakes.

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overpower
20.
o
ver
power
Verb

to defeat someone or something using superior strength, force, or influence

The military strategy was to overpower the enemy with a swift and coordinated attack.

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21.
rise above
Verb

to stay strong when faced with problems or criticism and ultimately surpass them

She always manages to rise above criticism and continues to work diligently on her goals.

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outlast
22.
out
last
Verb

to stay alive for a longer period of time than others in a particular situation

She had a strong immune system that allowed her to outlast the flu while others around her fell ill.

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overwhelm
23.
o
ver
whelm
Verb

to overpower someone or something emotionally or mentally, leaving them unable to respond effectively

The news of her promotion overwhelmed her with joy.

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attend
24.
a
ttend
Verb

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

Employees must attend the mandatory training session next week.

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face up to
25.
face up to
Verb

to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

It's time for us to face up to the fact that changes are necessary for the company's survival.

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defy
26.
de
fy
Verb

to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.

The rebellious teenager decided to defy the instructions given by their parents.

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persevere
27.
per
se
vere
Verb

to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

Despite facing numerous rejections, she persevered in her writing career.

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undertake
28.
un
der
take
Verb

to accept or promise to do something particular

The contractor undertook to complete the construction project within the specified timeframe.

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master
29.
mas
ter
Noun

someone who has become very skillful in their chosen art, particularly one in the past

The renowned painter was considered a master of impressionism, with his works displayed in galleries around the world.

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wrestle
30.
wrestle
Verb

to engage in a physical competition involving holds, maneuvers, and grappling, often as part of a sport or for recreation

Athletes often wrestle in competitions to demonstrate strength and skill.

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resolve
31.
re
solve
Verb

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

The couple attended counseling to resolve their marital conflicts.

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