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
negateto deny the existence or truth of
dowseto plunge into water
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect