CHALLENGES VOCABULARY

Obstacle: Something that blocks one’s way or prevents progress.

Sentence: The riders have to clear 12 obstacles on the course within a specific time limit.

Adversity: Difficult or unfavorable conditions; misfortune.

Sentence: “They want a better life, and they’re prepared to face adversity to get it.

Conundrum: A confusing and difficult problem or question.

Sentence: He is faced with the conundrum of trying to find a job without having experience.

Predicament: A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Sentence: I was in an awkward predicament – miles from home and penniless

Impasse: A situation where no progress is possible, especially due to disagreement.

Sentence: She had reached an impasse in her career.

Ordeal: A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one.

Sentence: The hostages’ ordeal came to an end when soldiers stormed the building.

Quagmire: A complex or hazardous situation that is hard to escape.

Sentence: Many young people do not realize the quagmire to which occasional drug use can lead.

Tribulation: A cause of great trouble or suffering.

Sentence: Her son’s illness has been a source of great tribulation

Dilemma: A situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives.

Sentence: he was faced with the dilemma of whether or not to return home

Peril: Serious and immediate danger.

Sentence: People are unaware of the peril these miners face each day