Fragile
easyNegative toneFRAJ-ul
adjective
Definition
Easily broken or damaged; delicate
Memory hook
FRAG-ile: can be broken into FRAGMENTS - handle with care or it shatters!
Word roots
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Examples
“Handle the fragile glassware with care.”
“The peace agreement was fragile and could collapse at any moment.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“Handle the ______ glassware with care.”
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fragile
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GRE Tip
Fragile is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "delicate" or "brittle" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "robust".
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