GRE Word List
COMPOSURE
a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
The meaning of the word composure is a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession.
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| forum | the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business |
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| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
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| clipper | one that clips something |
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