Question

    In this section you find a number of sentences, parts of

    which are underlined. You may also find only a group of words which is underlined. For each underlined part, four words/phrases are listed below. Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the bold part. Sanguine as he is in his attitude to life and its problems, he cannot but be noticed wherever he goes.
    A optimistic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B enthusiastic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C realistic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D dispassionate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sanguine means optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. Optimistic means hopeful and confident about the future. Enthusiastic means having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. Realistic means having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected. Dispassionate means not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial.

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