adjective · Medium SAT word

Impassable

impossible to pass; incapable of being passed

Impassable in a sentence

The impassable road forced travelers to take a detour around.

Synonyms for impassable

blocked
barred
insurmountable

Antonyms for impassable

passable
traversable
open

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Vocabulary like impassable 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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