GRE Word List

EQUANIMITY

evenness of mind especially under stress

The meaning of the word equanimity is evenness of mind especially under stress.

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WordMeaning
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning