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
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
victualsfood usable by people
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
seedycontaining or full of seeds
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory