Being tactful

Question 1

tactful

Answer 1

adjective . careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone:

Question 2

vulgar

Answer 2

not suitable, simple, dignified or beautiful; not in the style preferred by the upper classes of society:
a vulgar patterned shirt
Isn’t it rather vulgar to talk about how much money you earn?
humorous I’ve no idea how much the clothes cost because there was nothing so vulgar as a price tag in evidence.

Question 3

offensive

Answer 3

causing offence: obrazliwy
This programme contains language that some viewers might find offensive.
He told some really offensive sexist jokes.

Question 4

blunt

Answer 4

saying what you think without trying to be polite or considering other people’s feelings:
I’ll be blunt - that last piece of work you did was terrible.

Question 5

rude

Answer 5

not polite; offensive or embarrassing:
He’s a very rude man.
It’s rude not to say “Thank you” when you are given something.
He’s got no manners - he’s rude to everyone

Question 6

respectful

Answer 6

showing admiration for someone or something:

“We’re so pleased to meet you at last,” he said in a respectful tone of voice.

Question 7

diplomatic

Answer 7

acting in a way that does not cause offence:

Ask him nicely - be diplomatic.

Question 8

polite

Answer 8

behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows understanding of and care for other people’s feelings:
I’m afraid I wasn’t very polite to her.
She sent me a polite letter thanking me for my invitation.
He was too polite to point out my mistake.

Question 9

subtle

Answer 9

achieved in a quiet way that does not attract attention to itself and is therefore good or clever:
a subtle plan/suggestion
subtle questions

Question 10

impolite

Answer 10

rude:
impolite language/behaviour
It is impolite to point at people.

Question 11

personal

Answer 11

relating or belonging to a single or particular person rather than to a group or an organization:
My personal opinion/view is that the students should be doing more work outside the classroom.
Her uncle takes a personal interest in her progress.
She has her own personal secretary/bodyguard/fitness instructor.
Passengers are reminded to take all their personal belongings with them when they leave the plane.

Question 12

politically correct

Answer 12

Someone who is politically correct believes that language and actions that could be offensive to others, especially those relating to sex and race, should be avoided.

Question 13

civil

Answer 13

not military or religious, or relating to the ordinary people of a country:
Helicopters are mainly used for military rather than civil use.

Question 14

suitable

Answer 14

acceptable or right for someone or something:
The film is not suitable for children.
A conference was planned, but finding a suitable venue proved difficult.
Each room has books, toys, and games that are suitable to that particular age group.
My mother doesn’t like me to wear short skirts to church - she doesn’t think they’re suitable.

Question 15

cause

Answer 15

the reason why something, especially something bad, happens:
The police are still trying to establish the cause of the fire.
She had died of natural causes.
I wouldn’t tell you without (good) cause (= if there was not a (good) reason).
I believe we have/there is just cause (= a fair reason) for taking this action.

Question 16

misplaced

Answer 16

zgubiony / zle ulokowany directed towards someone or something wrongly or in a way that does not show good judgment:
misplaced loyalty/trust
I’m sorry, but your confidence in my abilities is misplaced.

Question 17

acquaintance

Answer 17

znajomy
noun . a person whom you know but do not know well and who is therefore not exactly a friend

Acquaintance is also knowledge about something:
[ U ] The young have little acquaintance with real-life tragedy.