GRE Word List
RETICENT
inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
The meaning of the word reticent is inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| febrile | marked or caused by fever : feverish |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| sloth | disinclination to action or labor : indolence |
| authenticate | to prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine |