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  • adjective British colloquial taciturn. Opposite of voluble.
  • adjective conservative in professional manner.

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  • adjective Conservative.
  • adjective Carefully planned and executed.

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  • adjective (British colloquial) not inclined to conversation
  • adjective conservative in professional manner

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