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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| pivotal | of, relating to, or constituting a pivot |
| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
| scotch | scottish |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| corrosive | tending or having the power to corrode |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |