GRE Word List
RETICENT
inclined to silence; uncommunicative; reserved; Ex. He was reticent about the reasons; N. reticence
The meaning of the word reticent is inclined to silence; uncommunicative; reserved; Ex. He was reticent about the reasons; N. reticence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abolish | cancel; put an end to |
| prognosis | forecasted course of a disease; prediction; CF. prognostic |
| random | without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard; Ex. random shots; Ex. chosen at random |
| onomatopoeia | words formed in imitation of natural sounds |
| fertile | producing many young, fruits, or seeds; (of land) producing good crops; V. fertilize |
| regimen | prescribed course of diet or exercise; prescribed diet and habits; Ex. daily regimen of a dancer |
| ecologist | person concerned with the interrelationship between living organisms and their environment; person concerned with the detrimental effects of human civilization on the environment; CF. ecology |
| supernumerary | person or thing excess of what is necessary; extra; ADJ: additional to the usual or necessary number |
| consecrate | dedicate; sanctify; declare as sacred; Ex. consecrate one's life to helping the poor |
| incorporeal | without a material body; insubstantial |
