Squid Game

struggle or cope with

left to grapple with the trauma

wrestlecontendfight

To consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about

Gi-hun, now fully aware of the peril he faces, contemplates his next move.

considerreflectmeditate

To understand something

The students begin to comprehend the complex physics equation after the teacher's explanation.

understandgraspperceive

very strong or difficult to resist

The pressure was overwhelming.

unbearablecrushing

The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating

The lure of quick money.

attractiontemptation

To press down on

The weight of his financial troubles bear down on him.

weigh downoppressburden

To act treacherously toward (a person, organization, etc.); to violate the trust or allegiance of

She felt betrayed by her closest friend.

double-crossstab in the backsell out

Starting a journey or undertaking a task, often one that is important or challenging

He was embarking on a new career path.

set offset outbeginstart

To appear as a large or unclear shape, especially in a way that suggests something unpleasant or frightening

the shadow of death looming ever closer

threatenmenaceimpend

to bring to an end; close

The concert concludes with a spectacular fireworks display.

to endto finishto stopto cease

The potential gain or loss in a situation

The stakes are high in this game.

risksrewardsconsequences

That which is to be; that which is to happen; an event or a state of being yet to come

The future holds great promise.