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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
How to use RETICENT
I am trying to increase my English vocabulary. Recently I've stumbled across the word reticent and I would like to incorporate it in my sentences. Unfortunately, I do not quite understand the right way in which to use the word in a sentence. Below I have written a few example sentences if how I think it could be used and I was hoping someone could please tell me if I have used the word reticent correctly. Many thanks 
1. I'm a very reticent person
2. I feel reticent about discussing this topic of conversation
3. I'm reticent about talking about religion
4. You are a very reticent person in relation to voicing your opinion about different genres of music.
1. I'm a very reticent person
2. I feel reticent about discussing this topic of conversation
3. I'm reticent about talking about religion
4. You are a very reticent person in relation to voicing your opinion about different genres of music.
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The following is based on current US usage (British usage of this word may be considerably different). This word is not used often in the US today (it might almost be classified as a "$5 word," that is, one that is only used by people who like to show off their vocabulary), and when it is used, it is tricky to use right. The four sentences you listed, although technically correct according to the definition of the word, would typically not be used in the US.
- The following is based on current US usage (British usage of this word may be considerably different).
- This word is not used often in the US today (it might almost be classified as a "$5 word," that is, one that is only used by people who like to show off their vocabulary), and when it is used, it is tricky to use right.
- The four sentences you listed, although technically correct according to the definition of the word, would typically not be used in the US.
- The word is used primarily as a predicate adjective, for example: When talking to a person in a formal situation (primarily a person of authority talking to a subordinate, like a teacher talking to a student), for example: "You're reticent (very quiet and unassuming).
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The following is based on current US usage (British usage of this word may be considerably different).
This word is not used often in the US today (it might almost be classified as a "$5 word," that is, one that is only used by people who like to show off their vocabulary), and when it is used, it is tricky to use right. The four sentences you listed, although technically correct accordi
This word is not used often in the US today (it might almost be classified as a "$5 word," that is, one that is only used by people who like to show off their vocabulary), and when it is used, it is tricky to use right. The four sentences you listed, although technically correct accordi
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Anonymous Recently I've stumbled across the word reticent and I would like to incorporate it in my sentences. Unfortunately, I do not quite understand the right way in which to use the word in a sentence.Whenever you have this problem you can go to fraze.it. It seems from your sentences that you have the meaning all right, but check out this link.
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Anonymousit might almost be classified as a "$5 word," that is, one that is only used by people who like to show off their vocabulary), and when it is used, it is tricky to use right.I don't find it particularly stuffy or show-offish. I probably wouldn't use while talking with a 5-year old but wouldn't hesitate to use it with any educated adult.
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