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
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
legenda story coming down from the past
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
skiffany of various small boats
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
beguilehoodwink