GRE Word List
SANGUINE
optimistic; cheerful; hopeful; of the color of blood; red
The meaning of the word sanguine is optimistic; cheerful; hopeful; of the color of blood; red.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| surmise | guess; N. |
| diminution | lessening; reduction in size; V. diminish |
| vaunted | boasted; bragged; highly publicized; V. vaunt: boast; brag |
| knack | special talent; art |
| enlist | (cause to) join the armed forces; obtain (help, sympathy, or support) |
| transpose | reverse the order or position of |
| gastronomy | art and science of preparing and serving good food; CF. gastronome |
| peon | landless agricultural worker; bond servant; menial worker; N. peonage |
| mollycoddle | pamper; coddle; baby; indulge excessively |
| ordeal | severe trial or affliction; difficult experience; trial(test of patience or endurance); affliction |