GRE Word List
HUMOR
that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
The meaning of the word humor is that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| piquant | engagingly provocative |
| transient | passing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory |
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| revelry | noisy partying or merrymaking |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |