aplomb noun Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation

She played several roles with equal aplomb

jitter noun plural: a sense of panic or extreme nervousness

irregular random movement (as of a pointer or an image on a television screen)
also, vibratory movement
verb to make continuous fast repetitive movements
to be nervous or act in a nervous way

keel Intransitive verb to fall in or if in a faint - usually used over

keeled over from exhaustion
of a boat or ship: to heel or lean precariously

laud verb to praise someone or something

perceptive adjective 1. responsive to sensory stimuli

a perceptive eye
2a. Capable or exhibiting keen perception: observant
a perceptive scholar
2b. Characterized by sympathetic understanding or insight
His method, which is as laid-back and perceptive as his personality, is to say little before

quibble noun a slight objection or criticism

the only quibble about this book is the price
verb argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
they are always quibbling about the amount they are prepared to pay

niche noun a shallow recess, especially one in a wall to display a statue or other ornament.
a niche in the wall
a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment
he is now a partner at a leading law firm and feels he has found his niche
adjective denoting or relating to products, services, or interests that appeal to a small, specialized s
other companies in this space had to adapt to being niche players
verb place or position (something) in a niche

behemoth noun a huge or monstrous creature

something enormous, especially a big and powerful organization
shoppers are now more loyal to their local stores than to faceless behemoths

accrue verb (of sums of money or benefits) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts
financial benefits will accrue from restructuring
accumulate or receive (such payments or benefits)
interest is added to the account as it accrues
gerrymander verb manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class
achieve (a result) by manipulating the boundaries of an electoral constituency
a total freedom to gerrymander the results they want
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nality, is to say little before the movie starts, and then afterward to let members of the audience speak first.

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eal to a small, specialized section of the population

less behemoths

ular or increasing amounts over time

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I am fine, thank you.