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San­guine

[SAYN-gwin]

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Hint 1.

Sanguine is derived from sanguis, the Latin word for “blood.” And, in its earliest usage (from medieval medicine), it described people with reddish, or ruddy, complexions (perhaps from blood circulating to the cheeks).

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“He approached each day with the same sanguine attitude, as he sang down the street."

What is the best definition of sanguine?

A.

Confidently optimistic or positive


B.

Floral and aromatic in nature


C.

Physically robust and hardy


D.

Downtrodden or in need of cheering up


Hint 1.

Sanguine is derived from sanguis, the Latin word for “blood.” And, in its earliest usage (from medieval medicine), it described people with reddish, or ruddy, complexions (perhaps from blood circulating to the cheeks).

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“He approached each day with the same sanguine attitude, as he sang down the street."

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