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retiring
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adjective
(= unassuming)
not arrogant or presuming
unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work
a shy retiring girl
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adjective
of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
a retiring member of the board
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adjective
(= reticent)
reluctant to draw attention to yourself
room
Noun
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A room is a place which is part of a building. Someone is able to see other people who are in the same room.
We need a long, wide room because many people will be at the meeting.
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Room can mean some space; a place with nothing, only air.
I need room to be able to move my arms and not touch people.
room
Verb
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To live in or share a room.
I roomed with Ryan all four years of college.