1. Humorous Vocabulary Activity 5.3 8 th grade LA Mrs. Shelley

2. Sarcasm: noun Synonyms 1. bitterness, ridicule a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark

3. Sarcasm

5. Laughable: adjective such as to cause laughter; funny; amusing; ludicrous Synonyms humorous, droll, comical, ridiculous; Antonyms sad, melancholy

6. Witty - noun 1. possessing wit in speech or writing; amusingly clever in perception and expression: a witty writer.witexpression 2. characterized by wit: a witty remark.wit 3. British Dialect. intelligent; clever. Synonyms droll, funny, original, sparkling, brilliant Antonyms dull, stupid

7. Ironic adjective using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning coincidental; unexpected

8. Irreverent adjective not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent reply. irreverence (reverent means deeply respectful)

9. Mocking verb 1. to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision. 2. to ridicule by mimicry of action or speech; mimic derisively Synonyms deride; taunt, flout, gibe; chaff, tease. See ridicule. cheat, dupe, fool, mislead. ridicule

10. Hysterical adjective 1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by hysteria. 2. uncontrollably emotional. 3. irrational from fear, emotion, or an emotional shock.hysteriafear Synonyms hilarious, uproarious, laughable, ludicrous

11. Cute 1. attractive, especially in a dainty way; pleasingly pretty: a cute child; a cute little apartment. 2. appealing and delightful; charming: What a cute toy! 3. affectedly or mincingly pretty or clever; precious: The child has acquired some intolerably cute mannerisms. precious

12. Mirthful adjective 1. joyous; jolly: a mirthful laugh. 2. providing mirth; amusing: a mirthful experience.mirth Synonyms entertaining lighthearted enjoyable vivacious cheerful carefree

13. Amusing adjective 1. pleasantly entertaining or diverting: an amusing speaker. 2. causing laughter or mirth; humorously entertaining: an amusing joke. Synonyms 1. charming, cheering, lively. 2. laughable, delightful, funny. That which is amusing is quietly humorous or funny in a gentle, good-humored way.

14. Light-hearted adjective carefree; cheerful; a lighthearted laugh. Synonyms cheery, joyful, blithe, happy, glad, merry, jovial, jocund. Antonyms cheerless, melancholy, gloomy.

15. Outburst noun 1. a sudden and violent release or outpouring: an outburst of tears. 2. a sudden spell of activity, energy, etc.

16. Guffaw noun 1. a loud, unrestrained burst of laughter. verb (used without object) 2. to laugh loudly and boisterously. Synonyms laughter shriek shout roar howl

17. Giggle verb (used without object) 1. to laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way, especially with short, repeated gasps and titters, as from juvenile or ill- concealed amusement or nervous embarrassment. noun 2. a silly, spasmodic laugh; titter. Synonyms TwitterTwitter snickersnicker ChuckleChuckle chortlechortle

18. Chuckle verb (used without object) 1. to laugh softly or amusedly, usually with satisfaction: They chuckled at the child's efforts to walk. 2. to laugh to oneself: to chuckle while reading. noun 3. a soft laugh, usually of satisfaction. Synonyms SnickerSnicker chortlechortle Laugh smile

19. Titter verb (used without object) 1. to laugh in a restrained, self-conscious, or affected way, as from nervousness or in ill-suppressed amusement. noun 2. a tittering laugh. Synonyms 1. snicker, snigger, giggle.

20. Snicker verb (used without object) 1. to laugh in a half- suppressed or disrespectful manner. verb (used with object) 2. to utter with a snicker. noun 3. a snickering laugh. Synonyms ChuckleChuckle chortlechortle giggle SmirkSmirk sneersneer

21. Groan noun 1. a deep, inarticulate sound uttered in derision, disapproval, desire, etc. verb (used without object) 2. to utter a deep, mournful sound expressive of pain or grief. 3. to suffer greatly or lamentably: groaning under an intolerable burden. Synonyms ObjectionObjection murmurmurmur bemoan ObjectObject whinewhine

22. Smile verb (used without object) 1. to assume a facial expression indicating pleasure, favor, or amusement, but sometimes derision or scorn, characterized by an upturning of the corners of the mouth. 2. to regard with favor: Luck smiled on us that night. 3. to have a pleasant or agreeable appearance or aspect, as natural scenes, objects, etc.: The landscape smiled in the sunlight. expression Synonyms SmirkSmirk laughlaugh GrinGrin beambeam

23. Smirk verb (used without object) 1. to smile in an affected, smug, or offensively familiar way. noun 2. the facial expression of a person who smirks. expression Synonyms sneer leer grin beam