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 |
|---|---|
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
| stem_from | arise from; originate from |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |
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| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| allege | to assert without proof or before proving |