Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 2 (Q.No. 17)
Directions to Solve

In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.


17.
That young is quite sanguine about the result of his competitive examination.
depressed
pessimistic
anxious
optimistic
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Arun said:   1 decade ago
Synonyms for sanguine
optimistic - sanguineous - hopeful - ruddy

Supriya said:   1 decade ago
Why not anxious? why only optimistic?

Sairam said:   1 decade ago
Sanguine is related to positive handled situation, its not related to the anxious.

Ankur said:   1 decade ago
Confidently optimistic and cheerful.

Vahini Bhaviri said:   9 years ago
Sanguine = confidently optimistic and cheerful.

So it is optimistic.

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