The corporation's sanguine projections for quarterly earnings proved wildly optimistic when market conditions deteriorated unexpectedly, forcing executives to revise their forecasts significantly downward.
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readingAs used in the text, what does the word "sanguine" most nearly mean?
A
pessimistic
B
accurate
C
optimistic
D
secret
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The passage describes projections that proved "wildly optimistic" and required downward revision. "Optimistic" captures this positive but ultimately unrealistic outlook.
Choice A is incorrect because "pessimistic" is the opposite of the described outlook. Choice B is incorrect because "accurate" contradicts need for revision. Choice D is incorrect because "secret" doesn't describe outlook quality.