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Explanation of hindrance (noun)
form: hindrances

the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding; interference



   
Explanation of aegis (noun)
shelter; protection; sponsorship; auspices



   
Explanation of forte (noun)
individual's strong point; talent



   
Explanation of mosaic (noun)
form: mosaics

arrangement of aerial photographs forming a composite picture



   
Explanation of comeuppance (noun)
an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved; comeupance



   
Explanation of perspicuity (noun)
clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous; plainness



   
Explanation of fanfare (noun)
flourish played by trumpets



   
Explanation of gaffe (noun)
a socially awkward or tactless act; solecism; slip; gaucherie



   
Explanation of imbalance (noun)
instability; unequal distribution of weight



   
Explanation of proximity (noun)
a Gestalt principle of organization holding that objects or events that are near to one another are perceived as belonging together as a unit



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