Question 220
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
Heavy bags HAMPERED the climbers on the steep path.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
To hamper is to make movement or action difficult. Hindered means the same.
Worth noting
Helped is the opposite. Hurt is tempting, but heavy bags slowed the climbers; they did not injure them.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "hamper"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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