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Prohibitive

/proʊˈhɪbətɪv/
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(adj) Tending to prohibit, preclude, or disallow.

If you are not careful, you will incur prohibitive expenses.
The cost was prohibitive.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The cost of renting in the city center was ____ for most young professionals starting their careers.

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