Reserved
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adjective
Definition
Slow to reveal emotion or opinions; reticent
Memory hook
Keeping your emotions RESERVED (held back) — quiet and reticent.
Word roots
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Examples
“Her reserved manner was often mistaken for coldness.”
“He remained reserved throughout the interview.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“Her ______ manner was often mistaken for coldness.”
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reserved
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GRE Tip
Reserved is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "reticent" or "taciturn" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "outgoing".
Related GRE Words
uncommunicative
Unwilling to talk or give out information
reticent
Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
taciturn
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
diffident
Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
timorous
fearful, timid, or lacking in confidence
garrulous
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
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