Challenges: English Vocabulary List

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

"The job is challenging."

"The challenging course pushed the students to their limits but they all passed and felt proud of their achievement at the end."

difficult to achieve or deal with

"The task is tough."

"The tough exam required months of preparation but he studied hard every day and managed to pass it successfully."

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

"You must face your fears."

"Young people today face many challenges when trying to find stable employment after graduating from university."

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

"She will confront her boss tomorrow."

"She finally decided to confront her colleague about the inappropriate comments he had been making."

to be subjected to or challenged by a certain fate, circumstance, attitude, etc.

"They will meet their fate."

"The small nation had to meet the challenges of economic hardship with resilience and determination."

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

"We must address this."

"The government needs to address the housing crisis by building more affordable homes for young families."

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

"She can handle the pressure well."

"The customer service representative was trained to handle complaints calmly and find satisfactory solutions for clients."

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

"Many students struggle with math."

"Many students struggle with time management during their first year of university because they have more freedom."

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

"I cannot tolerate loud noises."

"I cannot tolerate rude behavior from anyone regardless of their position or status in the company."

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

"Animals adapt to their environment."

"Animals must adapt quickly to changing environmental conditions if they want to survive in the wild."

to be willing to accept or tolerate a difficult situation

"I cannot stand the heat."

"I cannot stand the smell of cigarette smoke because it triggers my asthma and makes me cough."

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

"He cannot bear the pain."

"He could not bear the pain any longer so he decided to visit the emergency room immediately."

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

"You may encounter some difficulties."

"You may encounter some difficulties while learning a new language but do not give up easily."

to get something, often with difficulty

"He managed to obtain a visa."

"It can be difficult to obtain a visa for some countries without providing extensive documentation about your travel plans."

to overcome a challenge or obstacle

"The army tried to conquer the city."

"The ancient Romans managed to conquer vast territories across Europe and parts of Africa and Asia."

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

"We must tackle climate change now."

"The government needs to tackle the problem of unemployment by creating more jobs for young people."