From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the ...

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The word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression "irrevocable" as it is used in the sentence is "irreversible". "Irrevocable" means that something cannot be changed or undone, and "irreversible" means that something cannot be reversed or undone. These two words are very similar in meaning, with "irreversible" being more commonly used in everyday language. Therefore, option A, "irreversible", is the correct answer.