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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
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| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
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| fulcrum | prop |
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