GRE Word List
TACITURN
habitually silent; talking little
The meaning of the word taciturn is habitually silent; talking little.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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unruly | disobedient; lawless; difficult to control |
linguistic | pertaining to language |
squalor | condition of being squalid; filth; degradation; dirty neglected state; ADJ. squalid: dirty; sordid; morally repulsive; Ex. squalid story |
gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
dutiful | (of people or their behavior) respectful; obedient (filled with a sense of duty) |
larceny | theft; Ex. petit larceny |
permeable | that can be permeated; penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through; V. permeate: spread or flow throughout; charge |
droll | queer and amusing |
itinerary | plan of a trip; record of a trip |
hybrid | mongrel; mixed breed; V. hybridize |