The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."
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Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
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hedonism
disposition
pomp
manifest
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The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."
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The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
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absolve
rancorous
belated
scorn
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The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."
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Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
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compulsion
salvage
precept
serene
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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."
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Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
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cunning
heed
upbraid
diffident
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The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."