Word of the day
stymie
1. prevent or hinder the progress of
“the changes must not be allowed to stymie new medical treatments”
verb
/ˈstaɪmi/
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stymie
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"His lack of experience will stymie his chances of _____ in the upcoming competition."
Select three words related to stymie
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- hamper
- hinder
- improve
- frustrate
- advance
- instigate
Choose the phrase that uses stymie correctly
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Find a word related to stymie
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