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Question
ir- =
ot\
re- = \back\
press = \hold firm\
-ible = \able to be\
based on the list of word parts, what is the best definition of the word irrepressible?
○ \unable to be held back\
○
ot pressed firmly enough\
○ \firmly restrained\
○ \unable to stand strong\
Brief Explanations
Break down the word "irrepressible" using the given word parts:
- ir- means "not", negating the rest of the word.
- re- means "back", combined with press ("hold firm") gives "hold back/restrain".
- -ible means "able to be".
Combining these: "not able to be held back".
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