The connection between the two ancient scripts remains tenuous, as only a few symbols show any resemblance.
两种古代文字之间的联系仍然很脆弱，因为只有少数符号显示出相似之处。
Which choice best defines “tenuous”?
C — Weak; flimsy; slight.. “tenuous” means Weak; flimsy; slight..
Which word means “Weak; flimsy; slight.”?
B — tenuous. “tenuous” means Weak; flimsy; slight..
tenuous — Weak; flimsy; slight.. In Chinese: 脆弱的；勉强的；稀薄的.
tenuous is pronounced //ˈtɛnjuəs//.
The connection between the two ancient scripts remains tenuous, as only a few symbols show any resemblance. (两种古代文字之间的联系仍然很脆弱，因为只有少数符号显示出相似之处。)
weak, flimsy, slight — all close in meaning to tenuous (Weak; flimsy; slight.).
strong, solid — each the opposite of tenuous (Weak; flimsy; slight.).
Yes. tenuous is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
tenu(薄) → 单薄站不住脚。