Tacit
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adjective
Definition
Understood or implied without being stated
Examples
“There was a tacit agreement that the matter wouldn't be discussed.”
“Her silence gave tacit approval to the plan.”
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GRE Tip
Tacit is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "implicit" or "unspoken" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "explicit".
Related GRE Words
implicit
Suggested though not directly expressed; understood but not stated
veiled
Partially concealed or disguised
ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
aberrant
Deviating from what is normal or expected
abscond
To leave secretly and hide, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution
ameliorate
To make something bad or unsatisfactory better
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