Question

Difficulty: MediumIsolated Word Synonyms

IMPEDE most nearly means which of the following?

  1. A
    assist
  2. obstructAnswer
  3. C
    impel
  4. D
    inspect

Answer

obstruct
The word IMPEDE means to delay, hinder, or prevent movement or progress. The term 'obstruct' is the direct synonym, sharing the meaning of blocking or hindering action.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the definition and grammatical function of the target word IMPEDE.
The word IMPEDE is a verb that means to delay, hinder, or block the movement or progress of someone or something.
Establishing the precise denotation is necessary to identify an exact synonym.
2
Evaluate the answer choices to identify the term that shares this definition.
The verb 'obstruct' means to block, clog, or get in the way of progress, which directly matches IMPEDE.
Matching equivalent definitions confirms the correct synonym choice.

Key Concept

Identifying direct synonyms for isolated vocabulary words
Estimated Time:30s
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