GRE Word List
UNTENABLE
not able to be defended
The meaning of the word untenable is not able to be defended.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| negate | to deny the existence or truth of |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| urchin | hedgehog |