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.

Random words

WordMeaning
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
vertexthe top of the head
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame