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composure

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com⋅po⋅sure

  [kuhm-poh-zher]
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–noun
serene, self-controlled state of mind; calmness; tranquillity: Despite the hysteria and panic around him, he retained his composure.
Origin:
1590–1600; compose + -ure

Synonyms:
equability, serenity, quiet, coolness, equanimity, self-possession.

Antonyms:
agitation.
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com·po·sure   (kəm-pō'zhər)   
n.  A calm or tranquil state of mind; self-possession.

[From compose.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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