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irremediable

Short Definition : incurable; uncorrectable; impossible to remedy

Definition
(adj) impossible to remedy or correct or redress
Example Sentence
  • an irremediable error
  • irremediable defects of character
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for irremediable

remedy means cure so ir gives negative connotation therefore not correctable or curable

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wiht out any remedy which means uncurable.

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irreparable

Short Definition : not able to be corrected or repaired; impossible to repair

Definition
(adj) impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
Example Sentence
  • irreparable harm
  • an irreparable mistake
  • irreparable damages

irrepressible

Short Definition : unable to be restrained or held back; impossible to hold back

Definition
(adj) impossible to repress or control
Synonyms : uncontrollable
Example Sentence
  • an irrepressible chatterbox
  • uncontrollable laughter
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for irrepressible

u pressurize some1 to control him so, irrepressible means un-controllable.

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irreproachable

Short Definition : beyond reproach; blameless; impeccable; Ex. irreproachable conduct

Definition
(adj) free of guilt; not subject to blame
Example Sentence
  • has lived a blameless life
  • of irreproachable character
  • an unimpeachable reputation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for irreproachable

Irreproachable, concentrate on IRR, Error less or blameless

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ir+re+proach+able—reproach—re+proach—one who RE(AGAIN) PROACH(APPROACH) someone has he is not satisfied with work or who CRITIZE WORK, so reproach means to be critized or doubted, irreproachable means the opposite,i.e, undoubtable

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ir(not)+re(again)+approach(attack)= thing that is not available for gettin attacked again

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Focus on 'eproachable' sounds like approachable. Apporach to person who is free from any guilt/blame.

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ir(negative) of REPROACH (BLAME FOR WRONG DOING)

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ir+ reaproachable >> no need to catch him again as he is freed without any blame with a clean chit from the court..

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IRREPROACHABLE -->IRR + REPROACH..Reproach means to scold,express dissappoint for..so irreproachable is 1 which is blameless

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irresolute

Short Definition : uncertain how to act; weak; lacking in resolution; indecisive; N. irresolution

Definition
(adj) uncertain how to act or proceed
Example Sentence
  • the committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for irresolute

(IR)not knowing... how to make resolutions.

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ir+resolute--- resolute means firm and determined, irresolute means the opposite, doubtful

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think urself as inspector and suddenly a commisoner came u will confused whether to salute u r uncertain about it as he is in formal dress

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DIS+CRE(e)P+(f)ANCY:- DIS(-ive) ;CRE(e)P(help);(f)ANCY(want to do sth) -> if you not want to help them it means you make them divergence from their clam or solution because you are disagree from them.

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irretrievable

Short Definition : impossible to recover or regain; CF. retrieve

Definition
(adj) impossible to recover or recoup or overcome
Synonyms : unretrievable
Example Sentence
  • an irretrievable loss
  • irretrievable errors in judgment

irreverence

Short Definition : lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent

Definition
(noun) an irreverent mental attitude Definition
(noun) a disrespectful act
Synonyms : violation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for irreverence

as in reverent means one who pays respect to god.. hence irreverence is no respect at all .

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this is not a way you should talk to a reverend

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irrevocable

Short Definition : unalterable; irreversible; impossible to revoke

Definition
(adj) incapable of being retracted or revoked
Synonyms : irrevokable
Example Sentence
  • firm and irrevocable is my doom
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for irrevocable

not+REWORKABLE..that cannot be reworked

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Means not revoke; not call up memory.

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isotope

Short Definition : varying from of an element

Definition
(noun) one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons

isthmus

Short Definition : narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land

Definition
(noun) a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas Definition
(noun) a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
Synonyms : band
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for isthmus

Consider the first letter(I) and the last letter(S). Remember the word as the isthmus between India and Srilanka constructed by Vanarsena :)

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IS THe MUSt for travelling between two bodies of land

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isthmus:isth(THIS)+mus(SUM).this sum is connected to another sum so getting solution we have to connect both the sums.

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isth+mus = isth sounds like paste. so this isthmus pastes two pieces of land.

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ItS THe nUS (MUS). The piece of land must be acting as an important means of connection during war times. The general of the enemy army says "That isthmus IS THe NUS. Cut it!!!"

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