Difficulties and Dilemmas Flashcards

1
Q

Fairly small difficulties, typically unseen or unexpected

A

Snag / hitch / glitch

Glitch refers to technical problem

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2
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Process has been stopped by something

A

Setback

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3
Q

Unexpected difficulty (more important)

A

Pitfall (often used in the plural)

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4
Q

Камень преткновения

A

A stumbling block

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5
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Препятствие (something that prevents free action, progress and movement)

A

Impediment

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6
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Severe experience, which is very difficult, painful and tiring (тяжелое испытание)

A

An ordeal

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