Ability and Tact

Ability

Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.

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Tact and ability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tact" instead a noun "Ability".

Nearby Word: able

Tact noun - The ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them.

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Ability and tact are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ability" instead a noun "Tact".

common	common ability	common tact
actual	actual ability	actual tact
great	great ability	great tact
superior	superior ability	superior tact
Other adjectives: little, incredible, less, unusual, different.

Broken Ace: Damian lacks emotional tact and the ability to interact with other human beings, mainly due to being groomed to one day inherit the League of Assassins.

Source: Western Animation / Son of Batman
James Buchanan distinguished himself as a US senator, an ambassador and Secretary of State, all jobs that require a high level of tact, caution, negotiating skills and consensus-building ability.

Source: Modern Major General
Nami also fits, especially the wizard part, what with her Clima-Tact's ability to create mirages, rain, and lightning.

Source: Squishy Wizard

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