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 |
|---|---|
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| onus | burden |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| impart | to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
| conspire | plot |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |