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
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted