GRE Word List
IRREPRESSIBLE
impossible to repress, restrain, or control
The meaning of the word irrepressible is impossible to repress, restrain, or control.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| retrench | cut down |
| mayhem | needless or willful damage or violence |
| facade | the front of a building |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
| badger | any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere |
| succor | relief |