Lesson 26

calm and even-tempered

She remained equable even under intense criticism.

to make evenly balanced, especially by adjusting uneven weights, volumes, distributions, or amounts

The new education policies aim to equalize school funding and resources across rich and poor districts.

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

Through years of meditation practice, she had cultivated great equanimity and could face challenges with a calm and steady mind.

a balanced state between opposing influences or powers

The tightrope walker maintained perfect equilibrium as they carefully balanced along the narrow line.

a state of balance or equal distribution of opposing factors

The debate was at an interesting stage of equipoise, with reasonable arguments made on both sides of the complex issue.

ensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve

Labor unions strive to ensure workers receive equitable pay, benefits and safe working conditions.

the quality of being fair and just toward people according to natural law

The company ethics policy aims to ensure equity in the workplace by treating all employees fairly according to established guidelines.

having the same meaning, quality, value, etc. as a different person or thing

Completing an online or correspondence course would serve as an equivalent requirement to the traditional classroom version.

to send someone to a doctor, specialist, etc. for help, advice, or a decision

The clinic doctor referred the patient to an oncologist for further tests and potential tumor management.

capable of being reasonably attributed, or traced to another through reference or connection

The study aimed to determine if certain behaviors were statistically referable to genetic or environmental factors.

an intense emotional state of anger felt toward someone or something that severely offended, irritated, or provoked the person

The politician's false accusations stirred up great ire among her supporters.

reactively angry, almost to the point of temporarily losing self-control due to feelings of intense rage

Road ragers risk getting into dangerous confrontations when flying into irate fits at petty driving mistakes.

showing signs of anger

His irascible remarks during the debate offended several attendees.

acting in a careless way without much thought about consequences

The politician responded to the crisis with a blithe air, seemingly unfazed by the gravity of the situation.

marked by unrestrained joy, excitement, or cheerfulness

The young couple set off on their honeymoon with blithesome excitement for the journey ahead.

(of phrases, words, ideas, etc.) used so much that it has lost its effect, interest, or originality

The film's plot was criticized for relying on hackneyed tropes that lacked creativity.

the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic

The thief gained notoriety for his string of daring bank robberies across three states.

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

The city is notorious for its heavy traffic.