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
pugilistfighter
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
fallibleliable to be erroneous
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog