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 |
|---|---|
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |
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| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
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