Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
SANGUINE

a) clever
 b)proud
 c)hopeful
 d)modest

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase.

Complete step-by-step answer:

In the given question, the word ‘sanguine’ refers to confidently optimistic and cheerful.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'clever', refers to showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘sanguine’.

Option (b.), ‘proud', refers to feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘sanguine’.

Option (c.), ‘hopeful', refers to being optimistic; being full of hope; have hopes
Therefore, option (c.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘sanguine’.

Option (d.), ‘modest', refers to something or someone marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘sanguine’.

Note: If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.