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inexorable

//ɪnˈɛksərəbl//
English Definition
Relentless; unable to be stopped.
中文释义
无情的;不可阻挡的
Example Sentence

The inexorable advance of glacial ice gradually reshaped the valley over thousands of years.

冰川不可阻挡的前进在数千年间逐渐重塑了山谷。

Synonyms
relentless unstoppable implacable
Antonyms
yielding stoppable
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(不) + exor(恳求) → 求也没用 → 铁面无情。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “inexorable”?

  1. A Boldly daring; recklessly bold.
  2. B Deceitful double-dealing.
  3. C A model of excellence.
  4. D Relentless; unable to be stopped.
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D — Relentless; unable to be stopped.. “inexorable” means Relentless; unable to be stopped..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Relentless; unable to be stopped.”?

  1. A audacious
  2. B duplicity
  3. C paragon
  4. D inexorable
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D — inexorable. “inexorable” means Relentless; unable to be stopped..

Common questions about “inexorable”

What does “inexorable” mean?

inexorable — Relentless; unable to be stopped.. In Chinese: 无情的;不可阻挡的.

How do you pronounce “inexorable”?

inexorable is pronounced //ɪnˈɛksərəbl//.

How is “inexorable” used in a sentence?

The inexorable advance of glacial ice gradually reshaped the valley over thousands of years. (冰川不可阻挡的前进在数千年间逐渐重塑了山谷。)

What are synonyms for “inexorable”?

relentless, unstoppable, implacable — all close in meaning to inexorable (Relentless; unable to be stopped.).

What is the opposite of “inexorable”?

yielding, stoppable — each the opposite of inexorable (Relentless; unable to be stopped.).

Is “inexorable” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. inexorable is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “inexorable”?

in(不) + exor(恳求) → 求也没用 → 铁面无情。

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