GRE Word List
TENUOUS
having little substance or strength : flimsy
The meaning of the word tenuous is having little substance or strength : flimsy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| pendulous | poised without visible support |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| feature | the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person |
| errant | behaving wrongly |
| gaudy | ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented |
| eventual | contingent |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |