impediment
/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/
im · ped · i · ment
ɪm · ˈpɛd · ɪ · mənt
English Definition
n. something that makes progress or movement difficult
Significado en Español
impedimento, obstáculo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vật cản, trở ngại
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “impediment”:
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A
boost
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B
aid
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C
advantage
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D
obstacle
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D — obstacle.
“impediment” means n. something that makes progress or movement difficult
Common questions about “impediment”
What does “impediment” mean?
impediment — n. something that makes progress or movement difficult. In Chinese: 障碍，阻碍.
How do you pronounce “impediment”?
impediment is pronounced /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: im · ped · i · ment.
Is “impediment” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. impediment appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
