GRE Word List

TENUOUS

having little substance or strength : flimsy

The meaning of the word tenuous is having little substance or strength : flimsy.

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WordMeaning
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
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straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
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