GRE Word List

TACTFUL

having or showing tact

The meaning of the word tactful is having or showing tact.

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WordMeaning
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other