Interview Preparation Vocabulary

adverb in a hesitant or faltering manner

• The student read the passage haltingly, struggling to pronounce each word correctly.
• She spoke haltingly as she tried to explain the complex concept to her friend.
• He rapped haltingly, stumbling over his words during the freestyle session.
• The negotiations moved forward haltingly, with both parties hesitant to make any firm commitments.

noun A person who is self-possessed.

adjective Having or showing control of one's feelings, behavior, or actions; composed and confident.

• She remained self-possessed throughout the entire meeting, never once losing her composure.
• Even in the most chaotic situations, he always manages to stay self-possessed.
• Dude, I wish I could be as self-possessed as her in stressful situations.
• His self-possessed demeanor was like a shield, protecting him from the chaos around him.