| abstract |
When something is abstract, it is hard to understand because it is very difficult to imagine. [1/3 definitions] |
| acoustics |
the aspects of a room or space that make sounds easy or difficult to hear (used with a plural verb). |
| adenoid |
(usually plural) a mass of tissue that grows behind the nose in the upper part of the throat. When swollen, the adenoids can make breathing difficult. |
| agency |
a company or organization that does business in support of other companies or people. An agency helps people do things that are difficult or complicated to do just by themselves. [1/3 definitions] |
| asthma |
a disease of the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe. Asthma is often caused by an allergy. |
| at first |
If you liked something at first, it means you liked it in the beginning or you liked it the first time that you did it or had it. If something is difficult at first, it means that it was difficult in the beginning. Maybe it got easier later. |
| awkward |
difficult to use, deal with, or manage. [1/3 definitions] |
| bail1 |
(informal) to help out of a difficult situation (often followed by "out"). [1/3 definitions] |
| bear1 |
When you bear something, you live with it even though it is difficult or not fun. [1/5 definitions] |
| bear up |
to work through something difficult without giving up; endure. |
| bind |
a bad or difficult situation. [1/4 definitions] |
| block |
If your little brother blocks the door to the bathroom, he makes it difficult for you to get into the bathroom. If a tree falls and blocks the road, cars can't get through. [1/3 definitions] |
| brace |
If you brace yourself, you prepare yourself mentally for some possible shock or disappointment or some very difficult thing you have to face. [1/4 definitions] |
| burden1 |
something that is carried or difficult to bear. [2 definitions] |
| cataract |
a clouding of the lens of the eye, blocking out light and making it difficult or impossible to see. [1/2 definitions] |
| challenge |
an interesting or difficult problem or task. [2/6 definitions] |
| chore |
an unpleasant or difficult task. [1/2 definitions] |
| clumsy |
difficult to handle or use. [1/3 definitions] |
| comfort |
to give relief from a painful or difficult situation; soothe. [1/3 definitions] |
| complex |
difficult to understand. [1/2 definitions] |
| complicate |
to make more difficult to do or understand. |