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Obstacle
noun
/ˈɒbstəkl̩/
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Word Frequency:
6.2
Definitions
1.
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress
"A big obstacle to understanding the manual was that it had been poorly translated from the Japanese."
Synonyms
barrier
complication
hindrance
hurdle
impediment
snag
obstruction
setback
hinder
blocking
blockage
roadblock
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