At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
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curtail -
To stop, reduce or limit something.
Tripling the fine for speeding was successful in curtailing the number of traffic accidents caused by speeding.
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impede -
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.
His lack of experience may impede his chances of getting the job.
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verdict -
An official or formal decision, especially after careful consideration.that ends a trial or discussion.
The jury delivered a verdict of not guilty after three days of deliberation.
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clog -
To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.
Some dirt was clogging the sink, so that the water in the sink didn't drain properly.
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shackle -
Something that prevents freedom of movement, literally or figuratively
Because John had so much debt, he felt he couldn't consider switching careers, and therefore felt shackled to a job that he hated.
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intercept -
To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination.
The Iron Dome intercepts enemy missiles by tracking and hitting the missiles before they land.
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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
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derail -
To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.
The train was derailed by a fallen tree during the storm.
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deadlock -
A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences
Congress couldn't pass any new bills because the political and emotional deadlock between the Republicans and Democrats on almost every issue.
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mortality -
The state of being human and not living for ever
When we think about the inevitabilty of our own mortality, it makes us more committed to make good use of every minute.
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relinquish -
To voluntarily let go of something, such as a right, possession, or responsibility.
After years of running the company, he decided to relinquish control and pass the leadership to his successor.
