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Impediment

/ˌɪˈmpɛdəmənt/
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(noun) A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress; impedance.

I don't consider my myopia as an impediment.
Tom has a speech impediment, which gets worse if he has to speak in public.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A lack of proper funding proved to be a major ____ to the completion of the large project.

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