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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "Despite the setback, she remained SANGUINE about the future."

  1. pessimistic
  2. angry
  3. optimistic
  4. unsure

Answer

C. optimistic

Solution

SANGUINE means "optimistic, especially in a difficult situation," so the closest in meaning is "optimistic."

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