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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sentinel | sentry |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| parley | to speak with another : confer |
| callus | a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |