Spell Bee Word: irrevocable

Basic Details

Word: Irrevocable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Cannot be changed or undone.

Synonyms: Unchangeable, irreversible, permanent

Antonyms: Changeable, reversible, amendable

Idioms and Phrases

1. Set in stone: Something that cannot be changed. Example: "The date for the event is set in stone and cannot be altered."
2. A done deal: An agreement or decision that is final and cannot be changed. Example: "Once they signed the contract, it became a done deal."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Once she made her choice, it was irrevocable and could not be undone.

Example 2: The rules of the game are irrevocable; everyone must follow them to play fairly.

Example 3: He realised that his decision to move abroad was irrevocable, as he had already sold his house.

Fun Fact

The word "irrevocable" comes from Latin roots: "ir-" meaning "not", and "revocare" meaning "to call back". It has been used in English since the 1600s to describe decisions and agreements that are final.

Famous Quote

"In life, there are no guarantees, only irrevocable choices." – Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "irrevocable" mean?

a) Able to be changed
b) Cannot be changed
c) Temporary
d) Uncertain

Answer: b) Cannot be changed

2. Which of these is a synonym of "irrevocable"?

a) Changeable
b) Unchangeable
c) Temporary
d) Flexible

Answer: b) Unchangeable

3. Which is an antonym of "irrevocable"?

a) Permanent
b) Irreversible
c) Reversible
d) Final

Answer: c) Reversible

4. Which sentence uses "irrevocable" correctly?

a) The weather is irrevocable during the summer.
b) She made an irrevocable decision to study abroad.
c) The flowers in the garden are irrevocable.
d) He can easily change his homework plans; they are irrevocable.

Answer: b) She made an irrevocable decision to study abroad.

5. Which idiom suggests something cannot be changed just like "irrevocable"?

a) As busy as a bee
b) Set in stone
c) A mountain of work
d) A walk in the park

Answer: b) Set in stone