The vehemency of your affection.
Shak.
Ve"he*ment (?), a. [L. vehemens, the first part of which is perhaps
akin to vehere to carry, and the second mens mind: cf. F. véhément. Cf.
Vehicle, and Mental.]
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.
Ve"he*ment*ly, adv. In a vehement manner.
Ve"hi*cle (?), n. [L. vehiculum, fr. vehere to carry; akin to E. way,
wain. See Way, n., and cf. Convex, Inveigh, Veil, Vex.]
1. That in or on which any person or thing is, or may be, carried, as a
coach, carriage, wagon, cart, car, sleigh, bicycle, etc.; a means of
conveyance; specifically, a means of conveyance upon land.
2. That which is used as the instrument of conveyance or communication;
as, matter is the vehicle of energy.
A simple style forms the best vehicle of thought to a popular assembly.
Wirt.