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Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'untenable'.

1. indefensible
2. plausible
3. legitimate
4. pardonable
5. arguable

Correct answer: indefensible

Solution

'Untenable' means not able to be defended or maintained. 'Indefensible' matches this meaning most closely.

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