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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
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| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
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| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| transition | a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another |
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| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| coin | corner |