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a⋅plomb
  /əˈplɒm, əˈplʌm/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [uh-plom, uh-pluhm]

–noun
1. imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance.
2. the perpendicular, or vertical, position.

Origin:
1820–30; < F à plomb according to the plummet, i.e., straight up and down, vertical position

Synonyms:
1. composure, equanimity, imperturbability.

Antonyms:
1. confusion, discomposure; doubt, uncertainty.


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