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Complete the sentence below by filling in the blank with a word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Answer:During the intense parliamentary debate, the seasoned diplomat maintained complete equanimity; his 【composure】 under severe pressure prevented the negotiation from breaking down into chaotic arguments.

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composure (or equivalent synonyms such as calmness, serenity, tranquility)
The word 'equanimity' denotes emotional balance, composure, and calmness under stress. In this context, 'composure' or 'calmness' perfectly matches the meaning of keeping poise during a heated negotiation.

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1
Analyze the context of the sentence and determine the meaning of the target word 'equanimity'.
'Equanimity' refers to mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, particularly in a stressful or difficult situation.
The context describes a high-pressure parliamentary debate where keeping self-control prevents chaos.
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Identify a word nearest in meaning to 'equanimity' that fits grammatically into the blank.
'Composure' (or 'calmness') directly corresponds to 'equanimity' in this context.
Inserting 'composure' maintains the original meaning and structure of the sentence.

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