SAT vocabulary
Encumber
To restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.
Example
"The heavy backpack encumbered his movements as he climbed the steep trail."
Etymology
From Old French encombrer 'to block up, hinder,' from en- 'in, on' + combre 'obstruction.'
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