noun · Easy SAT word

Tact

skill in handling situations politely

Tact in a sentence

Her tact in handling complaints prevented escalating tensions.

Synonyms for tact

diplomacy
grace
sensitivity

Antonyms for tact

rudeness
bluntness
tactlessness

Practice tact on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like tact appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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Tacit
silent; implied by or inferred from actions or statements
Taciturn
silent; habitually reserved and uncommunicative

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