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moderate(adjective, calm, reasonable, sensible)
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calculating(adjective, reasonable, sensible, delicate)
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noncommittal(adjective, quiet, moderate, gentle)
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hesitant(adjective, delicate, uncertain, modest)
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tactful(adjective, kind, reasonable, sensible, delicate)
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diplomatic(adjective, kind, reasonable, sensible, delicate)
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middle-of-the-road(adjective, calm, soft, reasonable, moderate)
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reserved(adjective, calm, soft, reasonable, gentle)
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sensible(adjective, reasonable, modest, careful)
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wise(adjective, reasonable, smart, sensible, delicate)
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considered(adjective, calm, soft, reasonable, gentle)
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cool(adjective, calm, close, quiet, soft)
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measured(adjective, calm, soft, reasonable, gentle)
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reasonable(adjective, calm, soft, gentle, sensible)
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sober(adjective, reasonable, moderate, sensible)
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with eyes peeled(expression, adjective, idiom, keen)
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calm(adjective, soft, reasonable, gentle, sensible)
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controlled(adjective, calm, soft, reasonable, moderate)
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dispassionate(adjective, calm, soft, reasonable, gentle)
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overcautious(hesitant, reserved, suspicious)
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