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
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
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berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
sobernot intoxicated
slaughterthe act of killing
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
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importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence