Word of the day
impede
1. delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder
“the sap causes swelling that can impede breathing”
verb
/ɪmˈpid/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"The construction work could impede traffic flow and create _____ on the main road."
Select three words related to impede
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- obstruct
- facilitate
- hinder
- deter
- support
- promote
Choose the phrase that uses impede correctly
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Find a word related to impede
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