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Definition obstacle in British English
obstacle
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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- One-star words are commonly used
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- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈɒbstək(ə)l/
▪ chief, formidable, greatest, insuperable, insurmountable, main, major, serious
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a difficulty or problem that prevents you from achieving something
Synonyms and related words
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