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Aplomb N Poise Assurance Gwen's Handling Potentially Embarrassing

Word aplomb
Part of Speech N.
Definition poise; assurance.
Sentence Gwen's aplomb in handling potentially embarrassing moments was legendary around the office; when one of her clients broke a piece of her best crystal, she coolly picked up her own goblet and hurled it into the fireplace.

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