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| absurd |
not at all logical; impossible to be true; ridiculous. [1/2 definitions] |
| cataract |
a clouding of the lens of the eye, blocking out light and making it difficult or impossible to see. [1/2 definitions] |
| confuse |
to cause misunderstanding, or to make understanding difficult or impossible; mix up; bewilder. [1/2 definitions] |
| defy |
to challenge or dare to do something very difficult or impossible. [1/3 definitions] |
| fabulous |
almost impossible to believe; amazing. [1/2 definitions] |
| fireproof |
difficult or impossible to set on fire or to damage or destroy with fire. |
| illegible |
difficult or impossible to read. |
| immeasurable |
impossible to measure; very great. |
| inaudible |
impossible to hear. |
| incomprehensible |
impossible to understand. |
| inconceivable |
impossible to imagine, understand, or think about. |
| incredible |
difficult or impossible to believe. [1/2 definitions] |
| irresistible |
impossible not to give in to or resist. |
| irreversible |
impossible to reverse, turn back, or change. |
| out of the question |
impossible. |
| prohibit |
to make impossible or prevent from going forward. [1/3 definitions] |
| rigid |
difficult or impossible to bend; stiff. [1/2 definitions] |
| unruly |
not easy to restrict; difficult or impossible to control; wild. |
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