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thwart (v)
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to stop something before it is able to succeed
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Thanks to inside information, the police department was able to thwart the bank robbery before it even began
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abstain(v)
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to refrain from action
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An alcoholic of 20 years, Robert was unable to abstain from drinking when offered a beer.
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deterrent (n)
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something that acts to discourage
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The picture of the vicious linon baring his teeth was an effective detterrent agaisnt kids' reaching into the cage.
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impede(v)
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to slow the progress of
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hinder(v)
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to slow the progress of
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curtail(v)
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to make less
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impediment(n)
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something that works to impede progress
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destitute(adj)
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completely penniless
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frugal(adj)
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economical
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remuneration(n)
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payment for services
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impecunious(adj)
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without money
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improvident (adj)
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failing to provide for the future
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parsimony(n)
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excessive thriftiness
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