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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

irresponsible

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/

KK: /ˌɪrɪˈspɑːnsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not showing a sense of duty or care; someone who does not take responsibility for their actions or decisions.

Example: His irresponsible behavior led to serious consequences for everyone involved.

noun

Definition: A person who does not take responsibility for their actions or decisions.

Example: He was considered irresponsible for not completing his assignments on time.

irresponsibly

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəblɪ/

KK: /ˌɪrɪˈspɑːnsəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of responsibility or care for the consequences of one's actions.

Example: He spent his money irresponsibly, without thinking about his future needs.

irresponsive

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsɪv/

KK: /ɪrɪˈspɑnsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Not reacting or answering quickly when called upon or when something happens.

Example: The patient was unresponsive to the doctor's questions, indicating a possible medical emergency.

irretrievable

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈtrivəbl/

KK: /ˌɪrɪˈtrivəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be recovered or brought back, often referring to loss or damage that cannot be fixed.

Example: After the data was deleted, it was irretrievable and could not be restored.

irretrievably

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈtrivəbli/

KK: /ˌɪrɪˈtrivəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that cannot be recovered or fixed.

Example: The documents were lost irretrievably in the fire.

irreverence

IPA: /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

KK: /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

noun

Definition: A behavior or comment that shows a lack of respect for something that is usually considered serious or important.

Example: His irreverence during the ceremony surprised everyone.

irreverent

IPA: /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

KK: /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

adjective

Definition: Not showing respect for things that are usually taken seriously; often humorous or satirical.

Example: The comedian's irreverent jokes made the audience laugh, even about serious topics.

irreverently

IPA: /ɪˈrɛvərəntli/

KK: /ɪˈrɛvərəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

Example: He spoke irreverently about the traditions that everyone else held dear.

irreversibility

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːsəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪrɪˈvɜrsəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of something that cannot be changed back to its original state or condition.

Example: The irreversibility of climate change is a major concern for scientists.

irreversible

IPA: /ɪrɪˈvɜːsəbl/

KK: /ɪrɪˈvɜrsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be changed back to its original state or condition.

Example: The damage caused by the storm was irreversible, leaving the town in ruins.

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