GRE Word List

IRRETRIEVABLE

not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover

The meaning of the word irretrievable is not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover.

Random words

WordMeaning
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
brazenmade of brass
notableworthy of note : remarkable
regicidea person who kills a king
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen