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presence of mind Definition


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presence of mind
noun
    1. The ability to act calmly and sensibly, especially in an emergency.
      Thesaurus: composure, level-headedness, self-assurance, self-possession, alertness, aplomb, calmness, coolness, cool (slang), gumption, self-command, wits, imperturbability, sang-froid; Antonym: agitation, confusion.


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