The fallen tree obstructed the road, preventing cars from passing.
倒下的树阻碍了道路，使汽车无法通行。
Which word is a synonym for “obstruct”?
B — block. “obstruct” means v. to block or get in the way of something
A large fallen tree began to ______ the only road out of the valley.
C — obstruct. “obstruct” means v. to block or get in the way of something
obstruct — v. to block or get in the way of something. In Chinese: 阻碍，妨碍.
obstruct is pronounced /əbˈstrʌkt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ob · struct.
The fallen tree obstructed the road, preventing cars from passing. (倒下的树阻碍了道路，使汽车无法通行。)
block, hinder, impede, obscure — all close in meaning to obstruct (v. to block or get in the way of something).
Yes. obstruct appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
ob-(against) + struct (build) → build in front → obstruct.