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  • 121imperturbability — n. Calmness, coolness, composure, collectedness, equanimity, placidity, self possession, freedom from agitation …

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  • 122calm — I. a. 1. Tranquil, placid, quiet, still, smooth, unruffled. 2. Peaceful, serene, unruffled, tranquil, placid, mild, halcyon. 3. Undisturbed, composed, self possessed, sedate, unruffled, cool, collected. II. n. 1. Fall of the wind, wind lull, lull …

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  • 123placid — adjective 1 a placid person or animal does not easily get angry or excited: He had a placid nature, well suited to teaching. 2 calm and peaceful: The lake was placid and still under the moonlight. placidly adverb: Dobbs stood at the entrance,… …

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  • 124calm — 1. adjective 1) she seemed very calm Syn: serene, tranquil, relaxed, unruffled, unperturbed, unflustered, untroubled; equable, even tempered; placid, unexcitable, unemotional, phlegmatic; composed, calm, cool, and col …

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  • 125equilibrium — noun 1) the equilibrium of the economy Syn: balance, symmetry, equipoise, parity, equality; stability Ant: imbalance 2) his equilibrium was never shaken Syn: composure …

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  • 126commotion — commotion, agitation, tumult, turmoil, turbulence, confusion, convulsion, upheaval are comparable when they designate great physical, mental, or emotional excitement. All carry this general meaning yet have applications which fit them for… …

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  • 127composure — *equanimity, sangfroid, phlegm Analogous words: coolness, collectedness, imperturbability, nonchalance (see corresponding adjectives at COOL): self possession, aplomb (see CONFIDENCE): placidity, serenity, calmness (see corresponding adjectives… …

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  • 128concord — *harmony, consonance, accord Analogous words: agreement, concurrence, coincidence (see corresponding verbs at AGREE): peacefulness or peace, tranquillity, serenity, placidity, calmness (see corresponding adjectives at CALM): amity, comity,… …

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