hinder

Day 29Level 1

HIN-der

prevent

obstruct; hamper; impede

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

interrupt, block

Antonyms:

permit, assist, expedite

Example Sentence:

The request for a buffer was denied, on the grounds that it would hinder economic progress.

Related Words

outdated

an-tee-di-LOO-vee-uhn

prehistoric; old-fashioned

settle a dispute

AHR-bih-trayt

to settle an argument between two parties

clever and quick

uh-STOOT

clever; of keen penetration

self-evident

ak-see-uh-MAT-ik

self-evident

boorish

CHUR-lish

boorish, vulgar

egotism

kuhn-SEET

over-high opinion of one's own ability, importance etc.