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Phlegmatic
(Adjective) (of a person) Having an unemotional and calm disposition.

     Example: She maintained a phlegmatic demeanor throughout the interview; not a tear was shed about her fatal diagnosis.

 

Tip of the Month

A fun way to start the new fiscal year:
A listicle about the unnecessary use of quotation marks.

 

As always, when in doubt, check it out! Contact the Editorial Help Desk for help (Donna_M_MarksPleasant@mcpsmd.org).

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