in his approach to controlling spending at SunTrust by freezing hiring and allowing attrition among the employees to do the rest. Even with interest rates hurting the banking industry in 2003, Humann remained optimistic about his company's future
in a serious manner
It helps you keep track of inventory in a more efficent manner than without.
Solemn
Sin
Yes, when parallel rays of light are reflected in a parallel manner, it is called specular reflection. This type of reflection occurs on smooth and shiny surfaces where light rays bounce off at the same angle they hit the surface.
When light is reflected, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. This law of reflection ensures that the reflected ray changes direction in a predictable manner based on the angle of incidence. The surface characteristics of the material being reflected from can also affect the direction of the reflected light.
The adjective grave, as in "grave peril" means incredibly serious, and often dangerous/deadly.
"Reflected mildly" typically means that a response or reaction was expressed in a subdued or gentle manner, without strong emotion or intensity. This can suggest a calm and thoughtful consideration of the situation.
what we would desire if we reflected about it in a calm and well-informed manner.
When light is reflected from a rough or unpolished surface, it is scattered in various directions due to the uneven surface. This diffused reflection causes the light to be reflected in an irregular manner, resulting in a lack of a clear or focused image.
A couple of possibilities : SOBERLY (in a serious manner) SOVEREIGNLY (as by a governor, ruler or king)
A joke (noun) is a story that makes you laugh. Joking is talking in a manner that is not serious.