Vehement
mediumNeutral toneVEE-uh-munt
adjective
Definition
showing intense, forceful feeling or conviction
Memory hook
VEHEMENT: a 'VE-HE-MENT' man — VERY HEated MEaNT every word — pounding the table with fierce conviction.
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Examples
“She issued a vehement denial of the accusations the moment they surfaced.”
“His vehement opposition to the plan stunned colleagues who expected his support.”
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Fill in the blank with the right word:
“She issued a ______ denial of the accusations the moment they surfaced.”
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vehement
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GRE Tip
Vehement is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "fervent" or "impassioned" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "apathetic".
Related GRE Words
fervid
Intensely passionate, ardent, or enthusiastic
zealous
Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause
antipathy
a deep, settled feeling of dislike or aversion
vex
to annoy, irritate, or trouble
antagonize
To cause someone to become hostile or angry
rancor
bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will
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