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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stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
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impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
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haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
flightyswift
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loutto bow in respect
predetermineforeordain