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modest

Cross references:
  1. chaste                 2. humble                 3. shy                   
  
mod.est \'ma:d-*st\ aj [L modestus moderate; akin to L modus measure] 1: 
   placing a moderate estimate on one's abilities or worth; also :  DIFFIDENT 
   2: observing the proprieties of dress and behavior : DECENT  3: limited in 
   size, amount, or aim : UNPRETENTIOUS  - mod.est.ly av