1.tact
noun: consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
In a tremendous display of tact, Shelly was able to maintain a strong friendship with Marcia, even though Marcia's husband, Frank, confessed to finding Shelley more attractive than Marcia.
2.inkling
noun: a slight suggestion or vague understanding
Lynne speaks four Romance languages, but she doesn't have an inkling about how East Asian languages are structured.
3.euphoria
noun: a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
The euphoria of winning her first gold medal in the 100 meter dash overwhelmed Shelly-Ann Fraser and she wept tears of immense joy.
4.futile
adjective: producing no result or effect; unproductive of success
I thought I could repair the car myself, but after two days of work with no success, I have to admit that my efforts were futile.
5.hound
verb: to pursue relentlessly
An implacable foe of corruption, Eliot Ness hounded out graft in all forms—he even helped nab Al Capone.
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