Her confident tone suggested certainty, yet her hesitant gestures revealed doubt. The outward composure contradicted her internal apprehension. Her calm expression seemed to ______ her anxiety.
belie
The university’s new science wing was funded by an anonymous donor. Without his financial support, the ambitious enterprise would not have been possible. The generous ______ transformed the institution.
benefactor
Although critics initially feared harmful consequences, the policy’s long-term effects proved mild and not destructive. Public concern gradually diminished. The outcome was largely ______.
benign
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