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
Mild expression substituted for something harsh
understatement
Return to a former worse condition
lampoon
harsh public criticism or ridicule
parody
humorous imitation of something
facetious
meant humorously rather than seriously
sardonic
bitter or mocking in tone
wry
drily humorous or ironic
juxtapose
Place side by side for contrast
hyperbole
group joined for common purpose
mordant
person who acts between others
acerbic
empowerment
cynicism
giving authority or confidence to someone
subversive
strategize
incongruity
plan carefully for advantage
caustic
Burning or harsh
puncture
Hole made by piercing
gallows
Execution framework
irreverent
Disrespectful
deflate
Reduce pressure or deflate
pretension
False claim of importance