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vehement

//ˈviːəmənt//
English Definition
Showing intense feeling; forceful.
中文释义
激烈的;强烈的
Example Sentence

Her vehement defense of the method persuaded no one until she produced the calibration records.

她对该方法的激烈辩护起初无人信服,直到她拿出校准记录。

Synonyms
forceful impassioned emphatic
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
同 vehemence → 激烈的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “vehement”?

  1. A Understood by only a select few.
  2. B Showing intense feeling; forceful.
  3. C Relevant and fitting.
  4. D A model of excellence.
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B — Showing intense feeling; forceful.. “vehement” means Showing intense feeling; forceful..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Showing intense feeling; forceful.”?

  1. A vehement
  2. B germane
  3. C esoteric
  4. D paragon
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A — vehement. “vehement” means Showing intense feeling; forceful..

Common questions about “vehement”

What does “vehement” mean?

vehement — Showing intense feeling; forceful.. In Chinese: 激烈的;强烈的.

How do you pronounce “vehement”?

vehement is pronounced //ˈviːəmənt//.

How is “vehement” used in a sentence?

Her vehement defense of the method persuaded no one until she produced the calibration records. (她对该方法的激烈辩护起初无人信服,直到她拿出校准记录。)

What are synonyms for “vehement”?

forceful, impassioned, emphatic — all close in meaning to vehement (Showing intense feeling; forceful.).

What is the opposite of “vehement”?

mild, indifferent — each the opposite of vehement (Showing intense feeling; forceful.).

Is “vehement” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. vehement is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “vehement”?

同 vehemence → 激烈的。

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