GRE Word List

SANGUINE

marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic

The meaning of the word sanguine is marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic.

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WordMeaning
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
descryto catch sight of
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
figmentsomething made up or contrived
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
dozeto sleep lightly
stenchstink
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin