obstacle
noun/ˈɑbstəkəl/
Frequency rank: #5,904 most common English word
Meaning
Something that blocks the way or makes progress difficult.
Example sentence
Despite the challenges, she saw each setback as an opportunity to overcome the obstacle.
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