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Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part:
She is very much sanguine about her business prospects.
Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part:
She is very much sanguine about her business prospects.
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To solve vocabulary-based questions, identify the context in which the word is used and choose the option with a similar meaning.
Updated On: Mar 26, 2025
- worried
- realistic
- callous
- optimistic
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
The word "sanguine" means optimistic, especially in a difficult situation. Therefore, the word nearest in meaning to "sanguine" is "optimistic."
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