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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indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
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skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
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loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
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innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another