Unit 2:

Vocabulary:                                                     Humour

Vocabulary related to the unit:

·         Humor: Something said to cause laughter

·         A Joke: A short story that causes laughter

·         Humorous: Amusing, funny and laughable

·         An impression: An amusing imitation of a famous person

·         To make fun of someone: Laugh at someone in a mocking way

·         To kid: To make jokes or to joke with someone

·         Silly: Funny in a stupid way

·         Witty: Funny in an intelligent way

 

Positive emotions or feeling: Joy – gaiety – delight – cheerfulness – merriment – vivacity – calm – satisfaction–

 enthusiasm – optimism – jubilation.

Negative emotions or feeling: Anger – despair – depression – loneliness – sadness – frustration – worry – fear

 

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