n. the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

n. formality and propriety of manner

n. a district that is reserved for particular purpose

n. an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

n. something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research"; "She sets aside time for meditation every day"

v. obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance; "We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's"

v. hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency; "they held back their applause in anticipation"

v. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim's"

adj. not involved in military operations