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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uprightperpendicular
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
scrapfragments of discarded or leftover food
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally