Check
Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| usual | usual check | usual problem |
| initial | initial check | initial problem |
| single | single check | single problem |
| glaring | glaring check | glaring problem |
| Other adjectives: simple, small, entire, real, constant, massive, large, big, serious, huge, little, bad, personal, psychological, final, basic, medical, bigger. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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The new problem with wizards introduced by D&D3+ is that instead of having spellcasting interrupted by any hit, passing a Concentration skill check can fix this.
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Might be a shout out to the X-Men member Cyclops, who has the same problem (needing eyewear to keep his beams in check).
Source: Webcomic / Everyday Heroes - Problem was that they were using a real gun as a prop and the man playing George forgot to check if it was empty.
Source: Fatal Method Acting
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