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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WordMeaning
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
siblingsib
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet