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
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
herbivorousfeeding on plants
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy