weak and flimsy
The tenuous connection between the two facts was disputed.
Vocabulary like tenuous appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
stormy; characterized by violent emotions or behavior
short-term; not permanent; not lasting
holding firmly and persistently
firm persistence
a core belief or principle
tighten; a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
mental or emotional strain
experimental; under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
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