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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|---|---|
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| aptitude | inclination |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| facile | easily accomplished or attained |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| dispassionate | not influenced by strong feeling |
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| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |