Question ID: $1162052$

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Read the following passage:

Cesca's cool, calm, and collected behavior intimidated her competitors. While they paced nervously before a race, she strolled up to the starting line and took her position with aplomb.

Based on context clues in the reading, define "aplomb."

self$-$confidence

fear

boredom

excitement