GRE Word List

TACTFUL

having or showing tact

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

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WordMeaning
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant