Word of the day
encumber
1. restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult
“she was encumbered by her heavy skirts”
2. fill or block up (a place)
“we tripped over sticks and stones, which encumber most of the trail”
verb
/ɪnˈkəmbər/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
encumber
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"Regulations can encumber businesses that fail to _____ in response to new demands."
Select three words related to encumber
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- unload
- obstruct
- free
- advance
- hinder
- impede
Choose the phrase that uses encumber correctly
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Find a word related to encumber
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