taciturn
/ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
tac · i · turn
ˈtæs · ɪ · tɜːrn
English Definition
adj. silent reserved quiet
Significado en Español
taciturno, callado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trầm lặng, ít nói
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
tacit (silent) + urn → Silent and reserved.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the meeting, Jeremy was so taciturn that it was almost as if he wasn“t there at all. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to ”taciturn''.
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A
Talkative
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B
Reserved
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C
Excited
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D
Confused
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B — Reserved.
“taciturn” means adj. silent reserved quiet
Common questions about “taciturn”
What does “taciturn” mean?
taciturn — adj. silent reserved quiet. In Chinese: 沉默寡言的.
How do you pronounce “taciturn”?
taciturn is pronounced /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: tac · i · turn.
Is “taciturn” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. taciturn appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “taciturn”?
tacit (silent) + urn → Silent and reserved.
