impediment -
Something that obstructs or slows down progress; a hindrance or obstacle.
His lack of funding was a major impediment to starting his business.
verb
14 of 22
Other /
Stop
Url
audio
avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
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.
verb
15 of 22
Other /
Stop
Url
audio
intervene -
To come between two people, groups, or events to prevent or change an outcome.
The teachers had to intervene when the students started arguing in the school yard.
verb
16 of 22
Other /
Stop
Url
audio
impede -
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.
His lack of experience may impede his chances of getting the job.
noun
17 of 22
Other /
Stop
audio
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.
verb
18 of 22
Other /
Stop
Url
audio
subside -
To become less intense, violent, or severe; to gradually decrease and go down to a lower level.
After the winds and rain of the hurricane finally subsided, people could see the damage that was left behind.
noun
19 of 22
Other /
Stop
Url
audio
hiatus -
A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence when something stops happening.
His vacation in Alaska with his wife was a wonderful and exciting hiatus between their very stressful jobs.
verb
20 of 22
Other /
Stop
Url
audio
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.
verb
21 of 22
Other /
Stop
audio
curtail -
To stop, reduce or limit something.
Tripling the fine for speeding was successful in curtailing the number of traffic accidents caused by speeding.
verb
22 of 22
Other /
Stop
Url
audio
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.
