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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| doze | to sleep lightly |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |
| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
| herbivorous | feeding on plants |
| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |