Question 210
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The heavy traffic IMPEDED the ambulance on its way to the hospital.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
To impede is to slow down or get in the way. Blocked is the closest.
Worth noting
Guided is close to the opposite: helping the ambulance along.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "impede"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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