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Taciturn

Pronounced:
< tas-it-turn >

It means: 
Not inclined to talking.  Silent in manner.

Daily use: 
You are very taciturn today.  Why are you so quiet?

Memory trick: 

taciturn

tac (reminds of) = tact or to wait for the right time
i (reminds of) = I
turn (reminds of) = turn

TACt,  I will use,  until my turn

Listen: Taciturn

 

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