GRE Word List

UNTENABLE

not able to be defended

The meaning of the word untenable is not able to be defended.

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haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
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emendto correct usually by textual alterations
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