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Word: tenuous

Definition: thin; slim; rare


More Vocab Words

::: phenomena - observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation; SG. phenomenon: observable fact; very unusual person, thing, or event; marvel; wonder; CF. phenomenons; ADJ. phenomenal: very unusual; extraordinary; of a phenomenon; Ex. phenomenal strength
::: willful - wilful; intentional; headstrong
::: maneuver - (manoeuver) strategic military or naval movement (done for training purposes); carefully planned process; stratagem; V: carry out a military maneuver; use maneuvers in gaining an end
::: condone - overlook; forgive; give tacit approval; excuse
::: culvert - artificial channel for water; drain crossing under a road
::: rationalize - make rational; devise false reasons for (one's behavior); offer an excuse; give a plausible reason for an action in place of a true, less admirable ones; N. rationalization
::: contraband - illegal trade; smuggling; smuggled goods; ADJ.
::: sedulous - diligent; assiduous; paying attention; N. sedulity
::: tribunal - court of justice
::: sledge - large sled drawn by work animals