RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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Something that obstructs or makes progress difficult.

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impediment

The locked gate was an impediment to completing the survey.
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The backup room introduced another impediment: its storage closet was locked during evening rehearsals.
From Preparing for the Unexpected.
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