Reticent Mnemonic
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reticent
reticent
/ˈɹɛtɪsənt/
reserved
restrained
tight-lipped
taciturn
Examples
- They are peaceful and reticent in the home.
- I have no choice in this reticence.
- But his reticence was not grounded in false modesty.
- Coping with communication anxiety and reticence in the classroom.
- He is known for his reticence and charisma.
- He was academically undistinguished and somewhat reticent.
- His reticence was not grounded in false modesty.
- I understand your quietness and reticence.
- Many were reticent about the project.
- Reticence is admirable in some circumstances, but not this one.
temperamentally disinclined to talk
adjective
cool and formal in manner
adjective
reluctant to draw attention to yourself
adjective
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"Re + Tent. Reluctant to speak, she stayed in her tent, quiet as a secret."
Re + Tent. She stays quiet and hides in her tent, not wanting to go out.
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