Lesson 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Cessation
A
A bringing or coming to an end; a halt
2
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Commence
A
To begin
3
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Deter
A
To prevent or discourage from acting, by means of fear or doubt.
4
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Hamper
A
A. V, To prevent from moving freely or making progress; to limit
B. N, A large basket, usually with a cover
5
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Obstruction
A
Something that blocks or gets in the way; an obstacle
6
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Preclude
A
To make impossible or unlikely; to prevent
7
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Procrastinate
A
To delay; to put off doing something
8
Q
Scuttle
A
To run or move with short, hurried movements; to scurry
9
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Subside
A
A. To sink to a lower or more normal level
B. To become less active or intense
10
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Thwart
A
To prevent from taking place; frustrate; block;
