GRE Word List

TACTFUL

having or showing tact

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

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lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
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proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting