Monday, October 12, 2009

SAT Words -- Week 6

Amity n. (am′ ə tē) peaceful relations; friendship
· The amity between the rival football teams creates a strangely noncompetitive atmosphere.
· The learning atmosphere was enhanced by the perfect amity in the classroom between the teacher and students.

Garrulous adj. (gar′ â lous) very talkative; loquacious
· My garrulous seat mate on the plane drove me crazy with his constant talking.
· A garrulous student often has trouble complying with classroom discipline rules.

Vehement adj. (vē′ ə ment) with ardor; energetically or violently forceful
· Rather than showing any contrition, the crook vehemently denied any wrongdoing.
· Tony suffered vehement criticism due to his mediocre play against Denver.

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