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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perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
conflagrationfire
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
abodethe place where one lives : home
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others