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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WordMeaning
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
residualremainder
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
grudgingunwilling
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism