Hot SAT Words:Lessons # 1-10

Lesson #6: The CONVIVIAL Cluster

Words Relating to FRIENDLY and AGREEABLE

Easy to get along with;

AffableAmiableAmicable

AFFABLEAdj. easy to talk to; easy to

approach; friendly, kind; amiable

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AFFABLEDon’s friendly grin

conveys his AFFABLE personality.

It’s fun to talk to Lisa because she’s so AFFABLE and upbeat.

AMIABLEGood natured, friendly,

affable

AMIABLEAMIABLE 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.

AMICABLEAdj. 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.

CONGENIAL

Adj. Compatible; having kindred needs or tastes; sympathetic

CONGENIALITY What a CONGENIAL couple! They share a

passion for make-up and costumes.

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

CONVIVIALA 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

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

ELOQUENTJOCULARAdj. Liking to be with

people, to joke around with them

and have fun

LEVITYN. Lightheartedness; gaiety; carefree disposition, particularly when NOT appropriate

LEVITYA 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.”