GRE Word List

TACT

a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense

The meaning of the word tact is a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense.

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WordMeaning
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
compressto press or squeeze together
conscientiousmeticulous
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
nomenclaturename