obstacle
/ˈɑːbstəkl/
ob · sta · cle
ˈɑːb · stə · kl
English Definition
n. something that blocks way
Significado en Español
obstáculo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence
Lack of money is an obstacle.
缺钱是个障碍。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ob(against)+st(stand)+acle(noun).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the sentence “The fallen tree presented an obstacle to the hikers, blocking their path completely,” the word “obstacle” most nearly means:
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A
hindrance
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B
advantage
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C
celebration
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D
suggestion
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A — hindrance.
“obstacle” means n. something that blocks way
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A large fallen tree was the only ______ on the narrow mountain path.
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A
obstacle
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B
gateway
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C
passage
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D
shortcut
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A — obstacle.
“obstacle” means n. something that blocks way
Common questions about “obstacle”
What does “obstacle” mean?
obstacle — n. something that blocks way. In Chinese: 障碍.
How do you pronounce “obstacle”?
obstacle is pronounced /ˈɑːbstəkl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ob · sta · cle.
How do you use “obstacle” in a sentence?
Lack of money is an obstacle. (缺钱是个障碍。)
What are synonyms for “obstacle”?
barrier, hindrance — all close in meaning to obstacle (n. something that blocks way).
Is “obstacle” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. obstacle appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “obstacle”?
ob(against)+st(stand)+acle(noun).
