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Reticent

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.

Memory trick: 

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

 

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