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tact

//tækt//
English Definition
Skill in handling delicate situations.
中文释义
机智;圆通;得体
Example Sentence

Negotiating a fair trade agreement requires tact to balance the interests of both parties without causing offense.

谈判公平的贸易协定需要机智,以平衡双方利益而不引起冒犯。

Synonyms
diplomacy discretion sensitivity
Antonyms
bluntness indiscretion
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
tact(触碰,contact) → 分寸拿捏得当 → 圆通得体。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “tact”?

  1. A Without pity; merciless.
  2. B Most powerful or prevailing.
  3. C Exceptional; unique; single.
  4. D Skill in handling delicate situations.
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D — Skill in handling delicate situations.. “tact” means Skill in handling delicate situations..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Skill in handling delicate situations.”?

  1. A singular
  2. B dominant
  3. C ruthless
  4. D tact
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D — tact. “tact” means Skill in handling delicate situations..

Common questions about “tact”

What does “tact” mean?

tact — Skill in handling delicate situations.. In Chinese: 机智;圆通;得体.

How do you pronounce “tact”?

tact is pronounced //tækt//.

How is “tact” used in a sentence?

Negotiating a fair trade agreement requires tact to balance the interests of both parties without causing offense. (谈判公平的贸易协定需要机智,以平衡双方利益而不引起冒犯。)

What are synonyms for “tact”?

diplomacy, discretion, sensitivity — all close in meaning to tact (Skill in handling delicate situations.).

What is the opposite of “tact”?

bluntness, indiscretion — each the opposite of tact (Skill in handling delicate situations.).

Is “tact” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. tact is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “tact”?

tact(触碰,contact) → 分寸拿捏得当 → 圆通得体。

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