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
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony