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And another thing that has been winding me up lately...

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RosaIsRed · 24/03/2008 11:16

Since when did reticent become a synonym for reluctant?

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BibiThree · 24/03/2008 11:17

it is, isn't it?

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edam · 24/03/2008 11:36

No, reticent means reserved especially in relation to communication. You can be reserved without being reluctant!

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