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sanguine

/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

san · guine /ˈsæŋ · ɡwɪn/

English Definition

adj. optimistic; hopeful; confident

中文释义

乐观的；满怀希望的

Significado en Español

optimista, esperanzado

한국어 뜻

낙관적인, 희망에 찬

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

lạc quan, tràn đầy hy vọng

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

sanguin (blood) + e→ optimistic, ruddy.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “sanguine” as used in the sentence: Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future of the project.

A gloomy
B optimistic
C neutral
D pessimistic

Show answer

B — optimistic. “sanguine” means adj. optimistic; hopeful; confident

Common questions about “sanguine”

What does “sanguine” mean?

sanguine — adj. optimistic; hopeful; confident. In Chinese: 乐观的；满怀希望的.

How do you pronounce “sanguine”?

sanguine is pronounced /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: san · guine.

Is “sanguine” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. sanguine appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “sanguine”?

sanguin (blood) + e→ optimistic, ruddy.

Progress / 学习进度

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sanguine

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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