GRE Word List
TENUOUS
having little substance or strength : flimsy
The meaning of the word tenuous is having little substance or strength : flimsy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| litter | a covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger |
| deviate | to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| tentative | not fully worked out or developed |
| dyspeptic | indigestion |