tenuous
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Very weak or slight; barely sufficient to be relied upon.
Synonyms and antonyms
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Which word fits the gap? "The connection between the two events is _____ at best."
Answer: tenuous
In your own words, what does "tenuous" mean?
Very weak or slight; barely sufficient to be relied upon.
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