Difficult
Example: The test is difficult to complete
Definition
"Difficult" describes something that requires great effort, skill, or endurance to accomplish or understand. It often refers to tasks or situations that are challenging and not easily managed, such as when a test is difficult to complete due to its complexity or demands.
Etymology
The word "difficult" comes from the Latin word 'difficilis,' which means 'not easy.' It is formed by combining 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and 'facilis' meaning 'easy.' Did you know? Despite its negative connotation, 'difficult' originally just pointed to something that was hard to do, without implying impossibility.
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"Difficult" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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