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Expanding Your Vocabulary: Lesson 6 - The Convivial Cluster of Friendly Words

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In this lesson, we explore the "Convivial Cluster," focusing on words that relate to being friendly, agreeable, and easy to get along with. Key terms include "Affable," denoting kindness and approachability; "Amiable," representing good-natured friendliness; "Amicable," which conveys goodwill in situations; and "Congenial," describing compatible personalities. We also cover "Convivial," highlighting sociable gatherings, and "Cordial," associated with warm welcomes. Enhancing your vocabulary with these terms will improve your social interactions.

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Expanding Your Vocabulary: Lesson 6 - The Convivial Cluster of Friendly Words

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  1. Hot SAT Words: Lessons # 1-10

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

  3. Easy to get along with; • Affable • Amiable • Amicable

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

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

  7. AMIABLE • Good natured, friendly, affable

  8. 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. AMIABLE

  9. AMICABLE Adj. Showing goodwill; peaceable

  10. 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.

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

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

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

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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

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

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

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

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

  21. 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.” LEVITY

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