GRE Word List

TACTFUL

having or showing tact

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

Random words

WordMeaning
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish