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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routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest