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taciturn

/ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
tac · i · turn ˈtæs · ɪ · tɜːrn
English Definition
adj. silent reserved quiet
中文释义
沉默寡言的
Significado en Español
taciturno, callado
한국어 뜻
과묵한, 말이 없는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trầm lặng, ít nói
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Example Sentence

His brother was a taciturn man who rarely spoke.

他的兄弟是个沉默寡言很少说话的人。

Synonyms
reserved reticent
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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''.

  1. A Talkative
  2. B Reserved
  3. C Excited
  4. D Confused
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B — Reserved. “taciturn” means adj. silent reserved quiet

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ old farmer rarely spoke more than a few words in a whole day.

  1. A chatty
  2. B talkative
  3. C loud
  4. D taciturn
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D — taciturn. “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.

How do you use “taciturn” in a sentence?

His brother was a taciturn man who rarely spoke. (他的兄弟是个沉默寡言很少说话的人。)

What are synonyms for “taciturn”?

reserved, reticent — all close in meaning to taciturn (adj. silent reserved quiet).

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.

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