impasse

Day 18Level 1

ihm-PAAS

blocked path

blocked path; problem without any solution

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

deadlock, dilemma, stalemate

Antonyms:

breakthrough

Example Sentence:

The ruling government and opposition are at an impasse over whether to expand Medicaid.

Related Words

inflexible

ad-uh-mant

unyielding in attitude; inflexible

take over

uh-NEKS

to join, add or attach; take possession of (esp. without permission)

daring

aw-DAY-shuhs

fearless and daring

eager, ardent

AV-id

eager, ardent

muscular

BRAW-nee

muscular; strong

bandit

BRIHG-uhnd

bandit, outlaw