tacit adj implied not stated outright understood without

tacit • ( adj. ) – implied, not stated outright; understood without being openly expressed • Examples: Management has given its tacit approval to the plan. Synonyms: unspoken, implicit, inferred, unexpressed, unsaid; silent, quiet Antonyms: Bold, explicit, clear

tactful • (adj. ) – saying or doing the proper thing • Examples: The counselor approached the student in a tactful manner. Synonyms: Diplomatic, polite, thoughtful. Considerate, judicious Antonyms: Tactless, careless, indiscreet, inconsiderate

taint • (verb) – to affect with something harmful; contaminate • Examples: • His behavior was tainted by the influence of the new student in class. Now they both are in ISS. Synonyms: Spoil, dirty, infect, disease, defile, to infect, corrupt Antonyms: Purify, clean

taper off • (verb) – gradually decrease, grow smaller at one end; dwindle • Examples: • The storm is beginning to taper off now. • I haven't stopped smoking entirely, but I'm tapering off to three cigarettes a day. • His interest in that girl is tapering off. I guess he got bored of chasing her. Synonyms: Narrow, shrink, diminish, wane Antonyms: Increase, augment, boost

temper • (verb) – to moderate; to make less extreme • (n. ) - heat of mind or passion, shown in outbursts of anger, resentment • Examples: • You need to temper yourself down. You cannot let your feelings run wildly. Synonyms: Antonyms: moderate, mitigate, soothe, to soft down Intensify, deepen, strengthen

tenet idea or belief • (noun) – • Examples Equality is the main tenet of a democracy. Synonyms: Principle, theory, precept, doctrine Do not confuse with TENANT ( a person who occupies a place for a limited period of time)