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 |
|---|---|
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| encumber | weigh down |
| maverick | an unbranded range animal |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| glutton | one given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking |
| mentor | a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant |
| ambush | to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay |
