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Pronunciation : Ve"he*ment
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. vehemens, the first part of which is perhaps akin to vehere to carry, and the second mens mind: cf. F. v?h?ment. Cf. Vehicle, and Mental.]
Definition : 1. Acting with great force; furious; violent; impetuous; forcible; mighty; as, vehement wind; a vehement torrent; a vehement fire or heat.

2. Very ardent; very eager or urgent; very fervent; passionate; as, a vehement affection or passion. "Vehement instigation." Shak. "Vehement desire." Milton.

Syn. -- Furious; violent; raging; impetuous; passionate; ardent; eager; hot; fervid; burning.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

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