Pronounced:
< Ret-Ta-Sent >
< Ret-Ta-Sent >
It means:
To be reluctant to speak.
Silent.
To be reluctant to speak.
Silent.
Daily use:
I am reticent to tell you the location.
My buried treasure is too tempting.
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
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
I will keep my thoughts to myself
Listen: Reticent
© 2011 New Word A Day
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