A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STOIC

Mon, 7 Aug '23
Not showing emotion
Sun, 18 Jun '23
Impassive
Mon, 22 May '23
Showing little emotion
Tue, 28 Mar '23
Showing no emotion
Mon, 27 Mar '23
Uncomplaining, say
Mon, 9 Jan '23
Showing no emotion
Sun, 4 Sep '22
Not easily moved
Thu, 11 Aug '22
Adherent of a philosophy of wisdom, justice, courage and moderation
Thu, 17 Mar '22
Unflinching
Sat, 5 Mar '22
Imperturbable
Sun, 17 Oct '21
Unflappable
Sun, 25 Jul '21
Like Vulcans, typically
Thu, 14 Jan '21
Unlikely to crack a smile, say