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
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
badinageplayful repartee : banter
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as