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