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Vocabulary Set G6
sycophant-tangible
| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| tacit | adj. Understood. | Although the boss could not deny the facts, he still lent his tacit support to the man who lost the account. |
| taciturn | adj. Disinclined to conversation. | Although normally taciturn, he would not stop talking the entire car trip. |
| tact | n. Fine or ready mental discernment shown in saying or doing the proper thing. | She lacked any sort of tact and would say whatever came to her mind regardless of the effect on others. |
| tangible | adj. Perceptible by touch. | A diamond ring is supposed to be a tangible expression of love. |
| sycophant | n. A servile flatterer, especially of those in authority or influence. | He is just another Washington sycophant looking to rise in stature and power. |