Word of the day

encumbrance

1. a burden or impediment

“the horse raised its hind leg as if to rid itself of an encumbrance

noun

/ɪnˈkəmb(ə)rən(t)s/

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encumbrance

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"The debt became an encumbrance that made financial freedom seem _____."

Select three words related to encumbrance

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  • assist
  • hindrance
  • relief
  • liability
  • obstacle
  • perk

Choose the phrase that uses encumbrance correctly

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Find a word related to encumbrance

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