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 |
|---|---|
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| margin | the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter |
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| repercussion | reflection |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |