Lesson 85 What's the Big Joke? Flashcards

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Chortle

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(v.) to laugh merrily and nasally

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Irreverent

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(adj.) not showing respect during occasions that call for seriousness

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Sardonic

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(adj.) bitingly sarcastic and mocking, sneering

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Parody

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(n.) an exaggerated imitation of something or someone for comic effect

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Guffaw

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(v.) a loud, unrestrained laugh

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Wry

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(adj.) dryly sarcastic

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Uproarious

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(adj.) extremely funny

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Flippant

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(adj.) not showing proper respect, irreverent

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