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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "He was RETICENT about his personal life."

  1. talkative
  2. open
  3. reserved
  4. outspoken

Answer

C. reserved

Solution

The word in capitals means the same as "reserved", making it the correct synonym.

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