Composed
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adjective
Definition
Having one's feelings and expression under control; calm
Examples
“Despite the crisis, she remained remarkably composed.”
“His composed demeanor under pressure impressed the interviewers.”
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GRE Tip
Composed is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "serene" or "unflappable" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "agitated".
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