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 |
|---|---|
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
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| incubate | to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |
| feature | the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |