equanimity - SAT Word

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equanimity 
  ( SAT Prep - Sample Word )
This word "equanimity" often comes up in the SAT. Of the choices below which is the closest in meaning?
confound
calmness
beat around the bush
dubious




Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'equanimity':
  The quality of being calm and even-tempered; composure.

Synonyms of word 'equanimity' :
 calm
 calmness
 composure


Usage of the word 'equanimity' in Sentences :
  A short pause of story reading [ barefoot animal stories ] restored sb's equanimity.
  The person who has reached the state of perfection has equanimity toward the vicissitudes of life.
  M: Every sensation is contemplated in perfect equanimity.
  equanimity anything less than a truly auspicious beginning having the good wishes of everyone concerned.
  equanimity in the face of the passing of time, love and life.
  If we do not develop equanimity there is likely to be aversion because of unpleasant sights and smells or difficult situations.
  He was also a man of great equanimity, even when talking about his own death.
  In which a most Horrid Specter disturbs the equanimity of Mr. Vanslyperken.
  Thus, there can be more equanimity toward conditioned dhammas.
  We were encouraged to remain physically still, with the mind maintaining equanimity.
  The purpose of meditation is to clear one's mind and to develop cognitive equanimity.
  At first he stages a recovery and achieves some equanimity but fate is not finished toying with him.
  The soul is usually in a state of complete equanimity.
  I answered ridiculous questions about how I thought the press would cover the event with surprising equanimity.

Usage of the word 'equanimity' in popular media :
Washington Post   —
 a long tablecloth might help restore your equanimity..... read more ››


The New York Times   —
 ms. mutter opened her program with beethoven?s string trio in g (op. 9, no. 1) and ended it with mendelssohn?s octet in e flat. in both, expressive equanimity and buoyant spirit helped to compensate for untidy intonation. .... read more ››



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