Vocabulary: Irony, satire, and dark humour in professional contexts

English · C2 · Lesson 3 · 20 words

A complete lesson on Irony, satire, and dark humour in professional contexts — vocabulary, grammar, and practice exercises all in one. After this lesson, you'll be able to talk about Irony, satire, and dark humour in professional contexts with confidence. Expand your word power with 20 Irony, satire, and dark humour in professional contexts terms. Each word comes with pronunciation, examples, and interactive practice.

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euphemism

noun

Mild expression substituted for something harsh

understatement

noun

Return to a former worse condition

lampoon

verb

harsh public criticism or ridicule

parody

noun

humorous imitation of something

facetious

adjective

meant humorously rather than seriously

sardonic

adjective

bitter or mocking in tone

wry

adjective

drily humorous or ironic

juxtapose

verb

Place side by side for contrast

hyperbole

noun

group joined for common purpose

mordant

adjective

person who acts between others

acerbic

adjective

empowerment

cynicism

noun

giving authority or confidence to someone

subversive

adjective

strategize

incongruity

noun

plan carefully for advantage

caustic

adjective

Burning or harsh

puncture

verb

Hole made by piercing

gallows

adjective

Execution framework

irreverent

adjective

Disrespectful

deflate

verb

Reduce pressure or deflate

pretension

noun

False claim of importance