| dilemma |
a problem situation that requires a choice between equally undesirable solutions or that resists satisfactory solution. [1/2 definitions] |
| do1 |
to attempt or carry out in order to solve a problem or accomplish a particular goal. [1/13 definitions] |
| embarrass |
to complicate (a problem). [1/5 definitions] |
| episode |
a physiological event, typically one among others over time, that is a manifestation of an illness or other physical problem. [1/3 definitions] |
| eureka |
I have found it! (used to express excitement at having solved a problem or made a discovery). |
| example |
a mathematical problem used for illustration. [1/4 definitions] |
| facet |
an angle, aspect, or phase, as of a problem or situation. [1/4 definitions] |
| figure out |
to find an answer to a problem or puzzling question by using the power of the mind. |
| glitch |
(informal) a minor problem, mishap, malfunction, or defect, as in a machine or plan. [1/2 definitions] |
| Gordian knot |
a very difficult problem or impasse. [1/2 definitions] |
| grapple |
to struggle to master a difficult object, problem, or opponent (often fol. by "with"). [1/6 definitions] |
| hack1 |
a creatively improvised or uniquely clever method of solving a problem. [1/12 definitions] |
| help |
to cause something to improve, or to bring one closer to a solution to a problem. [2/13 definitions] |
| hot potato |
(informal) a problem or issue that is troublesome or esp. difficult to handle. |
| hydra |
a many-sided problem that persists or grows worse even after part of it is solved. [1/4 definitions] |
| insomnia |
difficulty in getting to sleep, esp. as a persistent problem. |
| kink |
a small problem or imperfection that prevents something from working well. [1/5 definitions] |
| let |
in mathematics, used to propose that something be accepted as true in order to set up a problem or demonstrate a principle. [1/8 definitions] |
| look into |
to investigate or examine (a matter, possible solution, problem, or the like). |
| make a mountain out of a molehill |
to imagine something to be much more significant or more of a problem than it really is. |
| matter |
problem or trouble (prec. by "the"; often fol. by "with"). [1/8 definitions] |