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irrepressible 
  ( SAT Prep - Sample Word )
This word "irrepressible" often comes up in the SAT. Of the choices below which is the closest in meaning?
tendency to fight
disobedient
brilliance
immorality




Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'irrepressible':
  Difficult or impossible to control or restrain.

Synonyms of word 'irrepressible' :
 uncontrollable


Usage of the word 'irrepressible' in Sentences :
  irrepressible humor.
  It's true; I have an almost irrepressible urge to take care of everyone, coupled with a natural tendency to fret.
  irrepressible urge to start reading Sartre.
  Says Clive Wolman, a financial journalist who was soon to head up GlobalNet's editorial effort: " Stanley was totally irrepressible.
  irrepressible high spirits always found some outlet even in unlikely circumstances.
  irrepressible sense of humor.
  irrepressible energy from?
  irrepressible force took over me.

Usage of the word 'irrepressible' in popular media :
Washington Post   —
 i was an irrepressible chatterbox," bruno confesses.... read more ››
 kemp, an irrepressible optimist and big-tent republican, was an advocate of cutting taxes, a philosophy adopted by reagan that remains an article of faith for conservatives..... read more ››
 she was nurturing new life, which seemed fitting, because i had come to know donna as an irrepressible life force in the garden: tall, blond, good for a laugh..... read more ››

Wall Street Journal   —
 "he'd try to compensate for his lack of knowledgeability by singing a song or talking to his imaginary alter ego, harley smydlapp, and everybody would write about how funny and irrepressible he was.".... read more ››
 but after a slow burning attraction to parrish became irrepressible, she confessed to him that she was "deeply in love," ms. zimmerman writes..... read more ››
 instead, the regime seems dedicated above all to stamping out joy wherever it may accidentally ariseæ’??a sour, paranoid struggle against irrepressible forces of nature, change, the seasons, music, romance and laughte.... read more ››

The New York Times   —
 the tribute will include videos of interviews with the irrepressible ms. allen, audio clips and performances from former students and city opera singers..... read more ››



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