GRE Word List
UNTENABLE
not able to be defended
The meaning of the word untenable is not able to be defended.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
| propriety | the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness |
| exhale | to rise or be given off as vapor |
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| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
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