Challenge and Quest

Challenge

Challenge verb - To have as a requirement.

Usage example: having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance

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Quest and challenge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quest" instead a verb "Challenge".

Quest verb - To ask for (something) earnestly or with authority.

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Challenge and quest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Challenge" instead a verb "Quest".

Nearby Words: question, quested, questing

special	special challenge	special quest
particular	particular challenge	particular quest
common	common challenge	common quest
certain	certain challenge	certain quest
Other adjectives: original, single, difficult, actual, entire, real, main, daily, personal, ultimate, new, early, major, minor, later, next, last, optional.

challenge knight

quest knight

As long as your backpack isn't overloaded (can happen with quest and challenge rewards), you can sell some of your current equipment.

Source: Hyperspace Arsenal
Fallout 3 mostly avoids these, with the 'Nuka-cola challenge' being the only notable one that is listed as a quest.

Source: Fetch Quest
Unexpected Gameplay Change: A quest in Blighthaven and a challenge in the Defile suddenly challenge the player's mathematical skills.

Source: Video Game / WildStar

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