Week Seventeen Flashcards
Make 'em Laugh
1
Q
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
A
Anecdote
2
Q
to laugh merrily and nasally
A
Chortle
3
Q
not showing proper respect, irreverent
A
Flippant
4
Q
a loud, unrestrained laugh
A
Guffaw
5
Q
cheerful and friendly; characterized by good humor and high spirits
A
Jovial
6
Q
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor
A
Levity
7
Q
a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similarity in sound for humorous effect
A
Pun
8
Q
grimly mocking or cynical; a form of humor that is scornful or disdainful
A
Sardonic
9
Q
the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock individuals, institutions, or societal norms
A
Satire
10
Q
the ability to use words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor
A
Wit
