Challenge SAT vocab: reticent
What does reticent mean? Read below for the definition.
Quick vocab quiz for the word reticent
First, before you read about the word reticent, try this quick vocab quiz:
reticent most nearly means
(A) diverse
(B) angry
(C) happy
(D) reserved
(E) drenched
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Now let’s learn about the word reticent.
Part of Speech of reticent
reticent is an ADJECTIVE.
Pronunciation of reticent
Here’s how to pronounce reticent:
IPA: /ˈrɛ.tə.sənt/
Glossary-style: [REH-tuh-suhnt]
Definition of reticent
reticent means: inclined to keep one’s thoughts or personal matters to oneself; reserved.
Explain more about reticent, please
reticent sounds like a pretty complicated word, but it simply means that you’re not the type of person to draw attention to yourself. If you’re reticent, then you tend to keep quiet, keep your feelings to yourself, etc.
Example of reticent
Here’s the word reticent used in a sentence:
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