vociferous
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “vociferous” mean?
adjective.(especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous.
SAT Usage
vociferous is often found in contexts related to debate, protest, or passionate expression. It emphasizes a loud and forceful manner of communication, conveying intensity and urgency, which distinguishes it from similar words like "boisterous," which suggests noisiness without the same connotation of purpose or fervor.
Common Confusions
Vociferous implies a passionate and forceful expression of opinions or protests, while boisterous usually suggests loudness and exuberance without the same intensity or purpose.
Example Sentences
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A vociferous crowd outside the courtroom awaited the verdict.
Word Parts: How to Remember “vociferous”
Break “vociferous” into its parts: -voc- (voice, call). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.
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Root:
-voc-voice, call (Latin)