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equanimity

noun/ˌekwəˈnɪmɪti/

mental calmness and composure, especially in difficult situations

Despite the chaos around her, she maintained her equanimity and handled the crisis with grace.

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word origin — from the Latin 'aequanimitas', meaning 'even-mindedness' (aequus meaning 'even' and animus meaning 'mind').

TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 102

Set 102 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: equanimity, faction, artillery, cremation, cultivation. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. equanimity · noun/ˌekwəˈnɪmɪti/

    mental calmness and composure, especially in difficult situations

    Despite the chaos around her, she maintained her equanimity and handled the crisis with grace.

    Synonyms: calmness, composure, serenity

    Origin: from the Latin 'aequanimitas', meaning 'even-mindedness' (aequus meaning 'even' and animus meaning 'mind').

  2. faction · noun/ˈfæk.ʃən/

    a group of individuals within a larger organization or society that has its own interests or beliefs

    The company's board of directors is divided into several factions, each advocating for different strategies to increase profits.

    Synonyms: group, clique, factionalism

    Origin: From Latin 'factio', meaning 'a making, a doing, a group of people acting together'.

  3. artillery · noun/ɑrˈtɪl.ər.i/

    large-caliber guns used in warfare on land

    The military deployed heavy artillery to break through the enemy's defenses during the battle.

    Synonyms: cannons, ordnance, weaponry

    Origin: from Middle French 'artillerie', which derives from 'artiller' meaning to equip or prepare

  4. cremation · noun/kriˈmeɪʃən/

    the process of burning a dead body to reduce it to ashes

    After a long illness, the family chose cremation rather than a traditional burial to honor their loved one's wishes.

    Synonyms: incineration, burning, disposal

    Origin: from Latin 'crematio', from 'cremare' meaning 'to burn'

  5. cultivation · noun/ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

    the process of preparing and fostering the growth of crops or plants

    The cultivation of organic vegetables requires careful attention to soil health and pest management.

    Synonyms: farming, agriculture, tillage

    Origin: from Middle French 'cultivation', from Latin 'cultivationem', from 'cultura' which means 'cultivation, cultivation of land'