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 |
|---|---|
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| discourse | verbal interchange of ideas |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| rococo | rococo work or style |
| sap | the fluid part of a plant |
| deducible | to determine by reasoning or deduction |
| disport | sport |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |