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 |
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debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
uxorious | excessively fond of or submissive to a wife |
lout | to bow in respect |
grunt | to utter a grunt |
infinitesimal | immeasurably or incalculably small |
pervasive | existing in or spreading through every part of something |
ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
maneuver | a military or naval movement |