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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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reverie - A mental state where a person is lost in thoughts, often pleasant or imaginative, disconnected from the immediate surroundings.

She was lost in a reverie, staring out the window and remembering all the places she had travelled to on previous trips.

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reticent - Describing someone who is inclined to keep their thoughts, feelings, or personal matters to themselves, not expressing them freely.

He was reticent about discussing his past, thinking that there were details that she might not react well too.

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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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staid - Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous

Jill liked Bob, but she really wanted someone more dynamic and exciting, and Jill just couldn't see herself spending the rest of her life with someone so staid and kind of boring.

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modest - Humble and not boastful — not showing off one's achievements or abilitie, and avoiding attention.

The successful businesman, though he made lots of money, never lost his modest and simple manner towards everyone he met.

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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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nap - A light or casual sleep, usually not as deep or long as nighttime sleep.

The baby went down for her afternoon nap without fuss.

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solemn - Very serious and formal in manner and expression.

When the army recruits said their loyalty oath together, they felt a solemn commitment to try their best while fighting for their country.

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leisure - Free time when one is not working or busy; time for relaxation or enjoyment.

After a long week of work, she spent her leisure walkng in the park.

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solitude - The state or situation of being isolated and alone.

They spent their weekends in the country cabin, and they enjoyed the peace and solitude by the lake in the woods.