obstruct
/əbˈstrʌkt/
ob · struct
əb · ˈstrʌkt
English Definition
v. to block or get in the way of something
Significado en Español
obstruir, impedir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cản trở, làm trở ngại
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ob-(against) + struct (build) → build in front → obstruct.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “obstruct”?
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A
encourage
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B
block
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C
clarify
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D
ignore
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B — block.
“obstruct” means v. to block or get in the way of something
Common questions about “obstruct”
What does “obstruct” mean?
obstruct — v. to block or get in the way of something. In Chinese: 阻碍，妨碍.
How do you pronounce “obstruct”?
obstruct is pronounced /əbˈstrʌkt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ob · struct.
Is “obstruct” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. obstruct appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “obstruct”?
ob-(against) + struct (build) → build in front → obstruct.
