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obstacle

Definition:

(nou) something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted (nou) an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈɒbstəkəl

Examples:

The fireballs remain the primary obstacle.

The only obstacle is the burden of proof.

The second obstacle was the property itself.

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