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
inertlacking the power to move
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
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illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
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kudospraise given for achievement
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule