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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| denizen | inhabitant |
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| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
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| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
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