noun · Hard SAT word

Encumbrance

a burden or hindrance

Encumbrance in a sentence

The debt became an encumbrance on their financial future.

Synonyms for encumbrance

burden
impediment
handicap

Antonyms for encumbrance

aid
help
advantage

Practice encumbrance on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like encumbrance 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.

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