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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euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
executionerone who executes
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
plauditan act or round of applause
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness