GRE Word List

TAUT

having no give or slack : tightly drawn

The meaning of the word taut is having no give or slack : tightly drawn.

Random words

WordMeaning
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
impedimentsomething that impedes
growlrumble
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
stiltedpompous
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner