GRE Word List
TACTFUL
having or showing tact
The meaning of the word tactful is having or showing tact.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ยน/โโ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
succor | relief |
sentimental | marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism |
extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |
winnow | to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air |
bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
bestial | of or relating to beasts |