Hot SAT Words: Lessons # 1-10

Lesson #6: The CONVIVIAL Cluster Words Relating to FRIENDLY and AGREEABLE

Easy to get along with; Affable Amiable Amicable

AFFABLE Adj. easy to talk to; easy to approach; friendly, kind; amiable

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AFFABLE Don’s friendly grin conveys his AFFABLE personality. It’s fun to talk to Lisa because she’s so AFFABLE and upbeat.

AMIABLE Good natured, friendly, affable

AMIABLE AMIABLE Amy says only the kindest things about people. She doesn’t understand the meaning of nasty. Mrs. Crabtree frowns and growls a lot. She’s a little short on AMIABILITY.

Adj. Showing goodwill; peaceable AMICABLE Adj. Showing goodwill; peaceable

AMICABLE The conflict came to an AMICABLE end when the adversaries finally shook hands. (I WISH!) The AMICABLE negotiations ended with an assassination and more suicide bombings.

Adj. Compatible; having kindred needs or tastes; sympathetic CONGENIAL Adj. Compatible; having kindred needs or tastes; sympathetic

CONGENIALITY What a CONGENIAL couple! They share a passion for make-up and costumes.

Adj. Sociable, outgoing in a festive way, esp Adj. Sociable, outgoing in a festive way, esp. with respect to eating and drinking; fond of good company CONVIVIAL

CONVIVIAL A CONVIVIAL crowd will be coming to the party; therefore, it should be fun!

CORDIAL With a CORDIAL welcome, Harry made everyone feel glad to be at the meeting. The CORDIAL remarks of my guests convinced me that the party was a success. In spite of the customer’s rudeness, I tried to remain CORDIAL.

CORDIAL With a CORDIAL welcome, Harry made everyone feel glad to be at the meeting. The CORDIAL remarks of my guests convinced me that the party was a success. In spite of the customer’s rudeness, I tried to remain CORDIAL.

GREGARIOUS Liking groups and the company of others; sociable, outgoing

GREGARIOUS As a child Timmy was quiet, but as a teenager he’s GREGARIOUS.

JOCULAR ELOQUENT Adj. Liking to be with people, to joke around with them and have fun

LEVITY N. Lightheartedness; gaiety; carefree disposition, particularly when NOT appropriate

LEVITY A little LEVITY is needed to lighten up this class. “Cheating is a serious issue,” said the exam proctor. “There’s no room for LEVITY in this discussion.”