Multiple choice

Directions: Give the synonym of the following word.

Sanguine

  1. Pity

  2. Pretty

  3. Modest

  4. Hopeful
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sanguine comes from the Latin word 'sanguis' meaning blood, but figuratively means optimistic, cheerful, and hopeful about the future. In medieval humorism, sanguine was the temperament associated with blood and a positive outlook.

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