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11: Lesson 4
Starts, Stops, and Delays
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cessation | (noun) a bringing or coming to an end; a halt |
| commence | (verb) to begin |
| deter | (verb) to prevent or discourage from acting, by means of fear or doubt |
| hamper | (verb) to prevent from moving freely or making progress; to limit (noun) A large basket, usually with a cover. |
| obstruction | (noun) something that blocks or gets in the way; an obstacle |
| preclude | (verb) to make impossible or unlikely; to prevent |
| procrastinate | (verb) to delay; to put off doing something |
| scuttle | (verb) to run or move with short, hurried movements; to scurry |
| subside | (verb) to sink to a lower or more normal level or to become less active or intense |
| thwart | (verb) to prevent from taking place; frustrate; block |