GRE vocabulary

Equanimity

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

Example

"She faced the crisis with remarkable equanimity, never losing her composure."

From Latin 'aequanimitas' (evenness of mind), from 'aequus' (equal) + 'animus' (mind, spirit).

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