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reticent vs. reluctant

[ ret-uh-suhnt ]
adjective
  1. disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
  2. reluctant or restrained.
[ ri-luhk-tuhnt ]
adjective
  1. unwilling; disinclined: a reluctant candidate.
  2. struggling in opposition.

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