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 |
|---|---|
| mannered | having manners of a specified kind |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| epigram | a concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought |
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| babble | to talk enthusiastically or excessively |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |