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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| spry | able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble |
| exacerbate | to make more violent, bitter, or severe |
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| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
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| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
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