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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uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
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trappingsoutward signs
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treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
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