GRE Word List

TACTFUL

having or showing tact

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

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WordMeaning
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly