Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Relating to a philosophy that teaches self-control and indifference to pleasure or pain; showing no emotion or feeling even in difficult situations.

Example: Despite the challenges he faced, he remained stoic and did not show any signs of distress.

Definition: A person who follows a philosophy that teaches self-control and acceptance of all things, believing that happiness comes from virtue and that one should remain calm in the face of joy or suffering.

Example: Despite facing many challenges, she remained a stoic, never showing her emotions.

Definition: Able to endure pain and difficulties without showing emotions or complaining.

Example: Despite the challenges he faced, he remained stoical and did not express his discomfort.

Definition: In a way that shows endurance and self-control, especially in difficult situations, without expressing emotions or complaints.

Example: She faced the challenges of life stoically, never letting her struggles show on her face.

Definition: Relating to the calculation of the quantities of reactants and products in chemical reactions, often expressed in simple whole number ratios.

Example: In a balanced chemical equation, the stoichiometric coefficients indicate the ratio of each substance involved in the reaction.

Definition: The study of the amounts of substances involved in chemical reactions, focusing on how they relate to each other quantitatively.

Example: In chemistry class, we learned about stoichiometry and how to calculate the amounts of reactants needed for a reaction.

Definition: A philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means to overcome destructive emotions. It emphasizes rationality and the importance of accepting things we cannot change.

Example: His stoicism in the face of adversity inspired everyone around him.

Definition: Not showing much emotion or feeling; calm and unresponsive.

Example: Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.

Definition: The most calm and showing little emotion or feeling; not easily excited or upset.

Example: Despite the chaos around him, he remained the stolidest person in the room, showing no signs of worry.

Definition: The quality of being calm and not showing emotions, even in difficult situations.

Example: His stolidity in the face of danger impressed everyone around him.

Definition: In a way that shows little emotion or reaction; calmly and without excitement.

Example: He stolidly accepted the news without showing any signs of distress.