Hurdle noun

Definition: something that makes progress challenging

Synonyms: barrier, problem, drag

Antonyms: incentive, advantage, aid, assistance

Based on the thesaurus entry and the context of the sentence, use the drop-down menus to choose the best synonym for "hurdle" in each sentence. Use the online dictionary to check the definitions of the synonyms.

The runners passed over each hurdle in a flash.

The largest hurdle in my plan to buy a car was lack of money.

"The runners passed over each hurdle in a flash."

The best replacement for hurdle in this sentence is barrier. Barrier is a obstacle that is often physical, so it makes the most sense.

"The largest hurdle in my plan to buy a car was lack of money."

The best way to replace hurdle in this sentence is to use problem. Lack of money is an unwelcome issue, so problem is best.

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the author is showing that it is the insatisfaction of basic needs that brings about the protests such as the strikes.if workers do not earn enough to buy food and feed their families and themselves in order to continue working, what is the use of working? besides, another message from the author is that of the owners of factories should be worried about ensuring their furure by having a second and third generation of workers in their industries.if they do not hear the workers demands, they will not have any more workers to make their pockets full.