Fragile
easyFRAJ-ul
adjective
Definition
Easily broken or damaged; delicate
Examples
“Handle the fragile glassware with care.”
“The peace agreement was fragile and could collapse at any moment.”
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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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Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
resilient
Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and flexible
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