obstacle
ob-sta-cle / ŏb-stə-kəl
Noun 1. something that stands in the way or prevents or hinders progress The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it. Molière, 1622 - 1673 Etymology An Old French noun from the Latin noun obstaculum (obstacle) derived from the verb sto, stare, steti, status (stand) and the prefix ob- (against). Thank you to Allen Ward for providing this etymology.