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 |
|---|---|
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |
| universal | including or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception |
| unscathed | wholly unharmed : not injured |
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| dull | tedious |