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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WordMeaning
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lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
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jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off