GRE Confusing Words Practice
politic / ˈpɑlətɪk /politics / ˈpɑlətɪks /
1
It seemed ____ to avoid criticizing her host, so she tactfully changed the subject.
2
Office ____ determined who got promoted: personal alliances mattered more than performance.
3
It is ____ (smart or tactful) to think before speaking.
4
Waiting until the client had calmed down was a ____ decision that helped preserve the business relationship.
Note
Politic is an adjective meaning prudent, tactful, or strategically wise, as in 'a politic decision.' Politics is a noun referring to government and political activity, or to competition for power within a group, as in 'office politics.' For something relating to government, use political rather than politic: 'a political debate.'