resolution /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃ ə n/ noun DETERMINATION 3. [ U ] ( also resoluteness ) formal approving determination
He showed great resolution in facing the robbers. resolution /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃ ə n/ noun SOLVING 4. [ S or U ] formal when you solve or end a problem or difficulty
a successful resolution to the crisis setback /ˈset.bæk/ noun [ C ]
something that happens which delays or prevents a process from advancing
Sally had been recovering well from her operation, but yesterday she experienced/suffered a setback. There has been a slight/temporary setback in our plans. See also set sth/sb back ; set sth back slum /slʌm/ noun [ C ]
1. a very poor and crowded area, especially of a city
an inner-city slum She was brought up in the slums of Lima. 2. informal disapproving a very untidy or dirty place
This flat would be an absolute slum if I wasn't here to clean it.