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 |
|---|---|
| conspire | plot |
| license | permission to act |
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| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| categorical | absolute |
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