- The police didn’t know what to make of the proliferation of counterfeit money in the north
end of town.
prolific
- A prolific writer writes a lot of books. A prolific artist creates a lot of artwork.
- The old man had been extraordinarily prolific; he had thirty children and more than one
hundred grandchildren.
reticent (RET uh sint) adj quiet; restrained; reluctant to speak, especially about oneself
Mnemonic:- Luther’s natural reticence made him an ideal speaker: His speeches never lasted more
than a few minutes. - Kaynard was reticent on the subject of his accomplishments; he didn’t like to talk about
himself.
To be reticent is to be characterized by reticence.
rudimentary (roo duh MEN tuh ree) adj basic; crude; unformed or undeveloped
Mnemonic: