# regiment vs reticent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### regiment
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/ · frequency rank #7,965*
A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units.

### reticent
*adjective · IPA /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/ · frequency rank #46,147*
Unwilling to communicate; keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.

## Source
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