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7/19/11

You are always reticent when you make a speech.

Pronounced:
< Ret-Ta-Sent >

It means:
To be reluctant to speak.
Silent.

Daily use:
I am reticent to tell you the location.
My buried treasure is too tempting.

RetIcent
Ret (reminds of)  =  Return
I (reminds of) = I or me
cent (reminds of)  =  My two cents
Return to me, my two cents
I will keep my thoughts to myself

Listen: Reticent

© 2011 New Word A Day

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