C1
composition vs composure
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| compositionnoun/ˌkɑːm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ | Meaning the parts or people that something is made of; also a piece of music or writing | Goes with chemical composition | Example The study looked at the chemical composition of street dust in Hanoi. |
| composurenoun/kəmˈpoʊ.ʒər/ | Meaning the state of staying calm and in control of your feelings, especially under pressure | Goes with lose your composure | Example The young goalkeeper showed great composure in the penalty shootout. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
It took the speaker a minute to regain after the microphone failed.