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Nigel was usually a model of equanimity, so his $\qquad$ demeanor duri
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Nigel was usually a model of equanimity, so his _______ demeanor during the attorney's cross-examination left many surprised.
| Two Answers |
|---|
| A. staid |
| B. sedate |
| C. testy | D. placid | E. discomposed |
| F. jubilant |
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Re: Nigel was usually a model of equanimity, so his $\qquad$ demeanor duri
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03 Aug 2025, 08:51
03 Aug 2025, 08:51
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Sentence:
"Nigel was usually a model of equanimity, so his $\qquad$ demeanor during the attorney's crossexamination left many surprised."
- "Equanimity" means calmness, composure, and even-temperedness.
- The sentence says Nigel was usually calm, so an unexpected reaction during the crossexamination surprised others.
We need two answers that contrast with his usual calmness, implying his demeanor changed and was no longer composed.
Meanings of the options:
- A. staid - serious, calm, and unadventurous (similar to calm/composed)
- B. sedate - calm, dignified, and unhurried (calm)
- C. testy - easily irritated or impatient (a bit angry or agitated)
- D. placid - calm and peaceful (calm)
- E. discomposed - agitated, disturbed, unsettled (not calm, disturbed)
- F. jubilant - feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph (happy, excited)
Which answers likely describe a demeanor that surprised people because it was unlike his usual calmness?
- Testy (C) - yes, testy is irritated or annoyed, opposite of calm.
- Discomposed (E) - yes, discomposed means disturbed or unsettled, opposite of calm.
Other options like staid, sedate, and placid are synonyms for calm or composed, so they wouldn't surprise people.
Jubilant indicates happiness; it's a possible contrast, but less likely "surprised" in a negative way.
Final answers:
C. testy
E. discomposed
These two indicate a break from calm, fitting the sentence meaning.
"Nigel was usually a model of equanimity, so his $\qquad$ demeanor during the attorney's crossexamination left many surprised."
- "Equanimity" means calmness, composure, and even-temperedness.
- The sentence says Nigel was usually calm, so an unexpected reaction during the crossexamination surprised others.
We need two answers that contrast with his usual calmness, implying his demeanor changed and was no longer composed.
Meanings of the options:
- A. staid - serious, calm, and unadventurous (similar to calm/composed)
- B. sedate - calm, dignified, and unhurried (calm)
- C. testy - easily irritated or impatient (a bit angry or agitated)
- D. placid - calm and peaceful (calm)
- E. discomposed - agitated, disturbed, unsettled (not calm, disturbed)
- F. jubilant - feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph (happy, excited)
Which answers likely describe a demeanor that surprised people because it was unlike his usual calmness?
- Testy (C) - yes, testy is irritated or annoyed, opposite of calm.
- Discomposed (E) - yes, discomposed means disturbed or unsettled, opposite of calm.
Other options like staid, sedate, and placid are synonyms for calm or composed, so they wouldn't surprise people.
Jubilant indicates happiness; it's a possible contrast, but less likely "surprised" in a negative way.
Final answers:
C. testy
E. discomposed
These two indicate a break from calm, fitting the sentence meaning.
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