GRE Word List
TAUT
tight; strained; tense; ready; OP. slack
The meaning of the word taut is tight; strained; tense; ready; OP. slack.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fortuitous | accidental; by chance; N. fortuity |
| monochromatic | having only one color |
| start | move suddenly or involuntarily; Ex. start at the sight of a snake |
| foray | raid; sudden raid or military advance; V. |
| epigram | witty thought or saying, usually short |
| parley | conference (between opponents); CF. speak |
| degradation | humiliation; debasement; degeneration; V. degrade: debase; disgrace; degenerate; reduce (something) in worth; demote (someone); reduce in rank |
| illuminate | brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten; enable to understand; Ex. illuminating remarks |
| outwit | outsmart; defeat by behaving more cleverly |
| expatiate | talk at length; speak or write in detail |