Determination and Struggles

an action or behavior that someone does

His heroic deed saved several lives during the disaster.

to try to complete or do something difficult

He attempts the challenging crossword puzzle every morning.

above average in size or extent

They live in a big house.

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

Her eyes looked desperate after hearing the bad news.

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

Despite their best efforts, the plan failed.

resulting in death

The car accident caused fatal injuries to the driver, resulting in their death at the scene.

presenting difficulties or concerns, often requiring careful consideration or attention

The weather conditions were problematic for the hikers trying to reach the summit.

not having a strong desire or motivation to succeed

She felt unambitious compared to her driven peers.

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

The house was badly damaged by the storm.

having no possibility or expectation of improvement or success

After losing everything in the fire, they felt hopeless about rebuilding their lives.

a person, team, animal, or thing that loses a competition, game, or race

Despite their efforts, the soccer team ended up being the losers of the championship match.

the place where someone lives or where something is sent

He memorized his girlfriend's address by heart.

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

The decisive battle changed the course of the war.

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

She had to bear the presence of her annoying coworker throughout the project.

a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

After a long day at work, she found comfort in curling up with a good book and a warm cup of tea.

to face someone, particularly in a way that is unfriendly or threatening

The manager confronted the employee about the missing inventory.

money that is lost by a company, organization, or individual

The business reported a significant loss for the quarter due to declining sales.

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

She fulfilled her childhood dream of traveling to exotic places by becoming a travel blogger.

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

She gained recognition in the industry through years of dedication and innovation.

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

The experienced manager handles challenging projects with ease.

to get something, often with difficulty

She obtains a new book from the library every week.

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

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

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

The flood had the power to ruin the foundation of the house.

a temporary or situation-based sense of confidence that a specific outcome will be positive

She faced the final exam with optimism, confident that she had studied enough.

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

The optimist always believes that everything will work out in the end.

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

His pessimism about the project affected the team's morale.

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

The pessimist always believes things will go wrong.

to get to your planned destination

The beach can only be reached by boat.

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

The couple attended counseling to resolve their marital conflicts.

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

He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf, but with determination, he eventually succeeded.

to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations

The speaker's uninspiring presentation let down the audience, who had gathered with anticipation for an engaging and informative event.

to fail to achieve success despite the attempts made

All nothing but futile attempts that went nowhere.

a display of something and the act of showing it to be seen

a possibility arising from favorable circumstances

There's a slight chance of rain this afternoon.

to put blame on someone or something for a mistake or problem

She tends to fault others without considering her own mistakes.

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

It is her duty to ensure the safety of all the employees.

a goal that someone tries to achieve

She set a target to save a certain amount of money by the end of the year.

the action of making a firm decision about something

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

The movie's ending disappointed many viewers.

to stop believing that something is possible or achievable

After numerous failed attempts, he decided to give up on his dream of becoming a professional musician.

to give someone something because of their success, hard work, specific achievements, etc.

The teacher decided to reward the students who performed exceptionally well on the exam with extra recess time.

lack of power or ability to act effectively

They discussed their weaknesses as part of the team-building exercise.