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glance - a quick look at someone or something

She took a glance at the clock and realized she was running late.

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gaze - A steady intent look

Sheila's heart melted as she locked eyes with her baby's innocent gaze.

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interlude - A short period of time that interrupts a longer event or activity.

When it rained, they took shelter in an old barn, and that created a long interlude during their hike.

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serene - Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil

Sitting by the lake that was miles from civilization, Gwen felt truly serene.

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simmer - To heat a liquid, usually a stew or soup, just below the boiling point, allowing it to cook slowly; or to stay in a slow, controlled state of progress or tension, often before a larger event or change occurs.

He was simmering with anger, but he kept it inside and didn't say out loud what he was thinking and feeling.

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mellow - (especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness

Warren felt relaxed as the mellow sounds of classical music played on the radio.

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lull - A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity

During a rare lull in the middle of the war, soldiers would spend their time reading the newspaper while in the trenches.

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unflappable - Having or showing calmness in a crisis

The spelling bee champ spelled each word in an unflappable manner, never letting the pressure get to her.

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ineffable - Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described in words.

She felt an ineffable joy when she was reunited with her long-lost brother.

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easygoing - Relaxed and carefree in attitude or behavior.

His easygoing nature, that he enhances with meditation, helps him stay calm under pressure.

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mum - Silent

The confidentiality agreement Robert signed at work meant he had to stay mum about the company's operations.

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nook - Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.

The alcove at the large window made a perfect nook, where Gemma could quietly take time away from the family, to read her book or write in her journal without interruption.