adjective · Medium SAT word

    Impotent

    powerless; lacking power or ability

    Impotent in a sentence

    The impotent government could not prevent the economic collapse.

    Synonyms for impotent

    • powerless
    • weak
    • helpless

    Antonyms for impotent

    • powerful
    • strong
    • capable

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    Vocabulary like impotent 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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