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
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
gustythe sensation of taste
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
minusculevery small
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
stenchstink
sledgesledgehammer