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
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
pendulouspoised without visible support
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
errantbehaving wrongly
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
eventualcontingent
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index