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.

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WordMeaning
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle