tenable
Day 26Level 2TEHN-uh-buhl
reasonable
defensible, reasonable
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms:
rational, maintainable
Antonyms:
unjustifiable, unreasonable
Example Sentence:
The recommendation of the committee is not tenable and is not supported by scientific data and by environmental studies commissioned by the committee itself.
Related Words
abstain
Day 26refrain
uhb-STAYN
to refrain from an activity
alacrity
Day 26cheerful readiness
uh-LAK-ri-tee
cheerful readiness; eagerness; speed
bequeath
Day 26bestow
bih-KWEETH
to give or leave through a will; to hand down
bovine
Day 26cow-like
BOH-vahyn
relating to, or resembling cows; dull
carnality
Day 26sensuality
kahr-NAL-uh-tee
sensuality
compunction
Day 26remorse
kuhm-PUHNGK-shuhn
feeling of guilt or regret