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Authoritative

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able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.
“clear, authoritative information and advice”

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Bemused

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puzzled, confused, or bewildered.
“Lucy looked a little bemused”

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Calm

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not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
“she had to keep calm at all costs”

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Concerned

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worried, troubled, or anxious.
“the villagers are concerned about burglaries”

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Considered

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having been thought about carefully.
“I may not have time to give a considered reply to suggestions”

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Dispassionate

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not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial.
“she dealt with life’s disasters in a calm, dispassionate way”

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Even

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in the same plane or line; level.
“run a file along the saw to make all of the teeth even with each other”

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Measured

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having a slow, regular rhythm.
“she set off with measured tread”

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Pleading

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the action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone.
“he ignored her pleading”

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Restrained

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characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate.
“his restrained, gentlemanly voice”

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Sentimental

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of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.
“she felt a sentimental attachment to the place creep over her”

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Serious

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demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application.
“marriage is a serious matter”

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Thoughtful

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absorbed in or involving thought.
“brows drawn together in thoughtful consideration”

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