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impervious

//ɪmˈpɜːviəs//
English Definition
Impenetrable; unaffected by.
中文释义
不受影响的;不可渗透的
Example Sentence

The researcher's conclusions remained impervious to criticism, as every counterargument was addressed with precise experimental data.

研究者的结论不受批评影响,因为每一个反对论点都被精确的实验数据所回应。

Synonyms
impenetrable resistant immune
Antonyms
penetrable susceptible
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
im(不) + pervious(可透) → 水泼不进。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “impervious”?

  1. A Patient self-control; restraint.
  2. B Impenetrable; unaffected by.
  3. C A deviation from the norm.
  4. D Amusement, especially expressed in laughter.
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B — Impenetrable; unaffected by.. “impervious” means Impenetrable; unaffected by..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Impenetrable; unaffected by.”?

  1. A forbearance
  2. B impervious
  3. C mirth
  4. D aberration
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B — impervious. “impervious” means Impenetrable; unaffected by..

Common questions about “impervious”

What does “impervious” mean?

impervious — Impenetrable; unaffected by.. In Chinese: 不受影响的;不可渗透的.

How do you pronounce “impervious”?

impervious is pronounced //ɪmˈpɜːviəs//.

How is “impervious” used in a sentence?

The researcher's conclusions remained impervious to criticism, as every counterargument was addressed with precise experimental data. (研究者的结论不受批评影响,因为每一个反对论点都被精确的实验数据所回应。)

What are synonyms for “impervious”?

impenetrable, resistant, immune — all close in meaning to impervious (Impenetrable; unaffected by.).

What is the opposite of “impervious”?

penetrable, susceptible — each the opposite of impervious (Impenetrable; unaffected by.).

Is “impervious” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. impervious is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “impervious”?

im(不) + pervious(可透) → 水泼不进。

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