Irrefutable
hardPositive toneih-REF-yoo-tuh-bul
adjective
Definition
Impossible to deny or disprove
Memory hook
IR-REFUTE-able: cannot be REFUTED - like video evidence, impossible to argue against.
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Examples
“The evidence against him was irrefutable.”
“Her logic was irrefutable and convinced everyone.”
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“The evidence against him was ______.”
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irrefutable
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GRE Tip
Irrefutable is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "indisputable" or "incontrovertible" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "debatable".
Related GRE Words
conclusive
Serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing
indisputable
Unable to be challenged or denied; unquestionable
definitive
Done or reached decisively and with authority; conclusive
ensure
To make certain that something will occur or be the case
substantiate
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something
unequivocal
Leaving no doubt; unambiguous
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