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Impassable

Definition:

Adjective - Not able to be passed or traveled over, especially due to obstacles or difficult conditions.

Verb - To block or obstruct a path or route, making it impossible to pass through.

Senses:

1. Difficult or impossible to traverse physically:
• The rugged terrain made the mountain pass impassable for inexperienced climbers.
• The heavy snowfall created an impassable road, preventing any vehicles from getting through.
2. Not feasible, impossible to achieve or accomplish:
• The language barrier made effective communication with the locals impassable.
• His stubbornness made it impassable for us to reach a compromise.

Sample Sentences:

1. The river had swollen so much due to the rain that it became impassable even for the strongest swimmers.

2. The construction work on the highway left large potholes, making some sections impassable.

3. She faced an impassable dilemma - stay at her current job and be unhappy or pursue her dream career.

4. With the language barrier, the traveler found it impassable to ask for directions.

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