GRE Word List

TACITURN

habitually silent; talking little

The meaning of the word taciturn is habitually silent; talking little.

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servitudeslavery; compulsory labor imposed as a punishment
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scrutinizeexamine closely and critically; N. scrutiny
flirtbehave in a way that attracts (sexual) attention; deal triflingly with; N: one (or woman) given to flirting; ADJ. flirtatious
cursive(of writing) flowing; running; having the successive letters joined
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tediumboredom; weariness; ADJ. tedious