(adv.) for a limited time, not permanent

(adj.) enduring for a time only; temporary

(v) to expand; to obligate beyond a proper, safe, or reasonable point

(n) a part that has been added to something to enlarge it

(adj.) thin, flimsy; lacking a sound basis (reasoning), of little substance or slight importance

(v) to weaken or reduce in force, quantity, or value; to make thin

Busy. Please wait.

Don't have an account? Sign up

taken

Age:

12 or younger
13 or older

Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password

Enter the email address associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Help

Options

focusNode

Didn't know it?
click below

Knew it?
click below

Don't Know

Remaining cards (0)

Know

retry

shuffle

restart

0:00

Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

Normal Size Small Size show me how

SL #15

temp, tend/tens, tenu

Term	Definition
temp	time
tend	stretch, strain
tens	stretch, strain
tenu	thin, slender
temporarily	(adv.) for a limited time, not permanent
temporal	(adj.) enduring for a time only; temporary
overextend	(v) to expand; to obligate beyond a proper, safe, or reasonable point
extension	(n) a part that has been added to something to enlarge it
tenuous	(adj.) thin, flimsy; lacking a sound basis (reasoning), of little substance or slight importance
attenuate	(v) to weaken or reduce in force, quantity, or value; to make thin