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
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
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lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
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onusburden
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flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset