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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Generosity, Kindness & Composure

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
altruistic
altruistic
[Adjective]

acting selflessly for the well-being of others, often prioritizing their needs over one's own

Ex: His altruistic actions included regularly volunteering at the local homeless shelter. 
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amenable
amenable
[Adjective]

very likely to be cooperative, agreeable, or accepting of a request or suggestion

Ex: The new intern was highly amenable, eagerly accepting any task assigned to her. 
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aplomb
aplomb
[noun]

a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation

Ex: She handled the challenging presentation with great aplomb. 
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clemency
clemency
[noun]

compassion shown by a person in authority, especially by reducing a punishment

Ex: The governor granted clemency to the prisoner, reducing his sentence. 
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to commiserate

to express sympathy or pity, especially with someone who is experiencing misfortune, hardship, or sorrow

Ex: Friends often commiserate with each other during challenging times. 
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complaisant
complaisant
[Adjective]

eager to please, often showing a courteous attitude toward others

Ex: The complaisant waiter anticipated every need before we even asked. 
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conciliatory
conciliatory
[Adjective]

meaning to end a dispute or to stop or lessen someone's anger

Ex: The manager made a conciliatory gesture to ease the tension between the teams. 
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deference
deference
[noun]

considerate respect for another person's feelings or preferences

Ex: She declined to argue further, in deference to his fragile mood. 
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equable
equable
[Adjective]

calm and even-tempered

Ex: She remained equable even under intense criticism. 
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equanimity

the ability to maintain one's emotional balance and composure regardless of external circumstances

Ex: Through years of meditation practice, she had cultivated great equanimity and could face challenges with a calm and steady mind. 
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halcyon
halcyon
[Adjective]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

Ex: The small town enjoyed a halcyon period of economic growth and community harmony. 
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imperturbable
imperturbable
[Adjective]

consistently calm, restrained, and composed

Ex: The imperturbable captain led his crew through the storm without a hint of fear. 
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magnanimity

great generosity in giving or in showing kindness, especially toward someone less powerful or a former opponent

Ex: Her magnanimity in forgiving her rivals impressed everyone. 
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phlegmatic
phlegmatic
[Adjective]

able to keep a calm demeanor and not get emotional easily

Ex: His phlegmatic response to the crisis helped calm the entire team. 
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sobriety
sobriety
[noun]

a serious, earnest, or dignified manner

Ex: The ceremony was conducted with great sobriety. 
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solicitous
solicitous
[Adjective]

displaying careful, watchful attention, often in a way that shows eagerness to help or please

Ex: The solicitous nurse checked on each patient with gentle precision. 
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tractable
tractable
[Adjective]

(of people or animals) easily controlled or influenced by external factors or authority

Ex: The dog was so tractable that it followed every command without hesitation. 
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laudable
laudable
[Adjective]

(of an idea, intention, or act) deserving of admiration and praise, regardless of success

Ex: His teachers always said he had a laudable passion for learning. 
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magnanimous
magnanimous
[Adjective]

showing noble character and generosity of spirit, often linked to moral greatness and dignity

Ex: The king's magnanimous offer of peace ended the war. 
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munificent
munificent
[Adjective]

showing generosity in respect of one's possessions, such as time, money, etc.

Ex: The billionaire's munificent donation transformed the small charity into a thriving organization. 
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obeisance
obeisance
[noun]

behavior that expresses respect, submission, or duty toward someone in authority or of higher status

Ex: The knight pledged obeisance to his sovereign, vowing loyalty and service. 
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curtsy
curtsy
[noun]

a formal gesture of respect or greeting, performed by women or girls, involving a slight lowering of the body by bending the knees

Ex: She gave a graceful curtsy before entering the ballroom. 
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to revere
to revere
[Verb]

to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something

Ex: The community members revere the wise elder for their wealth of knowledge and experience. 
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docile
docile
[Adjective]

accepting guidance, control, or direction easily and without resistance

Ex: The docile nature of the elderly cat made it effortless for the veterinarian to administer medication without any resistance. 
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venerable
venerable
[Adjective]

worthy of great respect due to age, wisdom, or character

Ex: She sought guidance from the venerable monk, known for his wisdom and compassion. 
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succor
succor
[noun]

help that someone gives to another in difficult situations

Ex: The villagers provided succor to the stranded travelers during the storm. 
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to cosset
to cosset
[Verb]

to treat someone with an excessive amount of care and indulgence

Ex: She cosseted her newborn with the finest clothes and constant attention. 
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