medium · Act reading
Eleanor’s voice was 'tempered' by years of teaching, losing its sharp edges of frustration and gaining a resonant, patient quality that commanded the room without a shout. As used the word 'tempered' most nearly means:
- Hardened into a brittle state
- Angered by constant stress
- Softened and moderated
- Trained for musical performance
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