GRE Word List

TACITURN

temperamentally disinclined to talk

The meaning of the word taciturn is temperamentally disinclined to talk.

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laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
endorseto write on the back of
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view