6.1.3 Difficult, impossible

Use this domain for words describing something that is difficult or impossible to do.

  • What words describe a difficult task?
    difficult, hard, challenging, tough, not easy, arduous, demanding
  • What words indicate that a task cannot be done?
    be impossible, too hard, can't do it, not doable
  • What words refer to how difficult a job is?
    difficulty

    • 6.1.3.1 Easy, possible

    Use this domain for words describing something that is easy or possible to do.

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    9.4.4.4 Possible
  • What words describe something that is easy to do?
    easy, a cinch, no problem, piece of cake
  • What words indicate that something can be done?
    be possible, not too hard, can do it, no problem, doable

    • 6.1.3.2 Succeed

    Use this domain for words related to succeeding in doing something.

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    6.1.2.3.5 Complete, finish
    Louw Nida Codes: 
    68C Complete, Finish, Succeed
  • What words refer to succeeding to do a task?
    succeed, success, accomplish, achieve, manage, contrive,
  • What words refer to something that you have succeeded in doing?
    success, accomplishment, achievement,

    • 6.1.3.3 Fail

    Use this domain for words related to failing to do something.

  • What words refer to failing to do a task?
    fail, unsuccessful, not make it
  • What words refer to someone who has failed?
    failure

    • 6.1.3.4 Advantage

    Use this domain for words related to having an advantage--something that helps you succeed that other people don't have.

  • What words refer to an advantage?
    advantage, asset, privilege,
  • What words refer to having an advantage over other people?
    have an advantage, be at an advantage, have something on your side, the odds are stacked in your favor, have a head start, have everything going for you, hold all the cards, have the upper hand, be in a strong position, be in a position of strength,
  • What words indicate that something gives one person an advantage over others?
    give someone an advantage, give someone the edge, be to someone's advantage, be in someone's favor, favor (v),
  • What words refer to a disadvantage?
    disadvantage, handicap, drawback, liability, limitations,
  • What words refer to having a disadvantage compared with other people?
    have a disadvantage, be at a disadvantage, be handicapped, the odds are stacked against you, disadvantaged,
  • What words indicate that something gives someone a disadvantage?
    be to someone's disadvantage, be against,
  • What words refer to the advantages and disadvantages of something?
    advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons, pluses and minuses,