burden; hold back
Heavy equipment encumbered the rescue team's progress.
Vocabulary like encumber appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
come out; come out into view, as from concealment
showing understanding of others
understanding others' feelings
importance; special importance or significance
practical; derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
adopt as a role model; strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
meeting; come together
coated; form a crust or a hard layer
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