Reticence-
disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
"To an extent, I suppose, his reticence was typical of that part of Minnesota, where privacy still held value." Pg.55
Syn: hesitation: The word "Restraint" is when you hold back ,you are very hesitant. Using this as a context clue helps me remember the word.
I can't hang out with many people that show alot of reticence because I am very outgoing, I wouldn't wan't to make anyone feel akward.
Impassive-
not revealing or affected by emotion; reserved
"You crouch in ambush as a cool, impassive moon rises over the nighttime paddies" Pg 89
Syn:Nonchalant: Many "Nonchalant" people are very careless about everything, nothing can get to them. This makes the perfect context clue because the words are very similar.
On a bad day you may see me as a very impassive person because I don't feel like soacializing. It might come off as if I don't have a care in the world.
Credibility
capable of being believed
"The Things They Carried," was more..It's a question of credibility. Often the crazy stuff is true." Pg. 61
Syn:Probability. This word is a great context clue because it means that there is a high possibility. The word credibility means something is capable of being believed. It works both ways.
The credibility of me becoming a billionare off of a lottery ticket is very low.
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