Which word means expressed or understood without being directly said or expressed; implied?

• A. Tacit
• B. Supplement
• C. Suppress
• D. Survey

Answer: (A)

The concept tested is understanding meaning that isn’t stated aloud but is understood or implied. Tacit describes something known or understood without being expressed in words, like tacit approval or a tacit agreement where everyone silently agrees or goes along with a plan.

For example, if colleagues all nod at a proposal and proceed, the approval can be tacit—it’s inferred without an explicit verbal statement.

Supplement isn’t about implied meaning; it refers to adding something to enhance or complete something else. Suppress means to hold back or prevent expression, which is the opposite of conveying an unspoken understanding. Survey refers to asking questions to collect information, not to unspoken meaning.