slack
Noun
Medium difficulty
What does “slack” mean?
noun.not taut or held tightly in position; loose.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in contexts related to physical descriptions or metaphorical uses in discussions about effort and commitment. It emphasizes a lack of tension or rigor, suggesting negligence or an absence of strictness, which distinguishes it from synonyms like "loose," that may not carry the same connotation of carelessness or inadequacy.
Common Confusions
Slack implies a lack of tension or effort, suggesting carelessness, while loose usually suggests a state of being unfastened or relaxed without the negative connotation of negligence.
Do not choose slack if the context emphasizes tightness or tension rather than being not taut or held tightly in position.
Example Sentences
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The manager noted that effort had grown slack during the final weeks.
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Lime slacks.
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He pulled the slack from the rope before climbing.