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Languid

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(of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.
“they turned with languid movements from back to front so as to tan evenly”

Relaxed/ unhurried

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Modality

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the way or mode in which something exists or is done. You might often see it used with reference to diagnostic modality, which is the way in which a disease or illness is diagnosed by a doctor.

Method/ procedure

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Rapine

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the seizing and carrying away of something by force.

Looting

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Efficacy

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the ability to produce a desired or intended result.
“there is little information on the efficacy of this treatment”

Effectiveness/ successful

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Imperturbable

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unable to be upset or excited; calm.
“an imperturbable tranquility”

Composure

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Antipathy

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a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.
“his fundamental antipathy to capitalism”

Hostility

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Assuage

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make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.
“the letter assuaged the fears of most members”

Relieve

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Laconic

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(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.
“his laconic reply suggested a lack of interest in the topic”

Concise/ brief

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Aver

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state or assert to be the case.
“he averred that he was innocent of the allegations”

Declare/ state

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Decorum

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behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
“you exhibit remarkable modesty and decorum”

Etiquette/ propriety/ protocol

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