GRE Word List
TENUOUS
having little substance or strength : flimsy
The meaning of the word tenuous is having little substance or strength : flimsy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| hoary | gray or white with or as if with age |
| shack | hut |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |