GRE Word List
TACITURN
temperamentally disinclined to talk
The meaning of the word taciturn is temperamentally disinclined to talk.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| regale | to entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| representational | one that represents: such as |