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

WordMeaning
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
immaculatespotlessly clean
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
spatefreshet
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
lagone that lags or is last
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support