Answer: poised

AnswerCrossword Clue
POISED

Ready for action

POISED

Ready to strike

POISED

Self-assured

POISED
Self-confident
POISED
Self-possessed
POISEDNot rattled
POISEDAll set (to)
POISEDFull of confidence
POISEDSuspended.
POISEDHovering.
POISEDHaving stability.
POISEDHaving ease and dignity.
POISEDKept steady.
POISEDBalanced exactly.
POISEDHaving all one's cool
POISEDHovered
POISEDOn an even keel
POISEDFar from fidgety
POISEDUnflappable
POISEDComposed
POISEDWith calm assurance
POISEDOn one's mark
POISEDSelf-confident, as a pageant contestant
POISEDFull of grace
POISEDHaving sang-froid