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 |
|---|---|
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
| fleet | a number of warships under a single command |
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |