Equanimity
hardPositive toneee-kwuh-NIM-ih-tee
noun
Definition
mental calmness and composure, especially under stress
Memory hook
EQUANIMITY = 'EQUAL ANIMosity for everyone': an EVEN mind that stays level and calm no matter what happens.
Word roots
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Examples
“She accepted the bad news with surprising equanimity.”
“Even as the markets crashed, he maintained his equanimity and made no rash trades.”
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Fill in the blank with the right word:
“She accepted the bad news with surprising ______.”
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equanimity
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GRE Tip
Equanimity is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "composure" or "calmness" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "agitation".
Related GRE Words
impassive
showing no emotion or expression
imperturbable
unable to be upset or agitated; calm
irascible
easily angered; quick-tempered
phlegmatic
having an unemotional, stolidly calm disposition
stolid
showing little or no emotion; impassive
consternation
A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
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