Hot SAT Words Lessons 1 10 Lesson 6

Hot SAT Words: Lessons # 1 -10

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

Easy to get along with; l. Affable l. Amicable

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

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

AMIABLE l. Good natured, friendly, affable

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

AMICABLE Adj. Showing goodwill; peaceable

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

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

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

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

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

CORDIAL l l l 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 l l l 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 l. Liking groups and the company of others; sociable, outgoing

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

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