Humor

Amaud J.
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  1. jape
    a humorous remark intended to provoke laughter
  2. guffaw
    a burst of loud and hearty laughter
  3. titter
    laugh nervously
  4. halloo
    a shout to attract attention
  5. yawl
    a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars)
  6. shuck
    material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
  7. chaff
    material consisting of seed coverings and pieces of stem
  8. foil
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  9. sucker punch
    an unexpected punch
  10. counter
    a calculator recording the number of times something happens
  11. wince
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  12. grimace
    contort the face to indicate a certain mental state
  13. principle
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true
  14. bedrock
    solid unweathered stone beneath surface deposits of soil
  15. dapple
    a small contrasting part of something
  16. fleck
    a small contrasting part of something
  17. outlaw
    a criminal, especially one on the run from police
  18. highbinder
    a corrupt politician
  19. dwell
    inhabit or live in
  20. roost
    a perch on which birds or bats rest or sleep
  21. lapse
    drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
  22. cutpurse
    a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
  23. guff
    unacceptable behavior
  24. skirt
    a garment hanging from the waist
Created on Fri Jan 25 13:24:27 EST 2008

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