Word of the Day for 10th Grade

Saturday, May 09

encumber v

Definition: To impede the motion or action of, as with a burden; to hold back

Synonyms: constrain, restrain

Usage: The mountain climbers on Everest were encumbered by the additional need to carry oxygen bottles both up and down the mountain.

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