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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pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
bolta lightning stroke
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
extantcurrently or actually existing
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop