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
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ part of pure gold in an alloy
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
charydiscreetly cautious: such as