Snark is good for you: Science reveals the surprising benefits of sarcasm - vocabulary

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Snark is good for you: Science reveals the surprising benefits of sarcasm - vocabulary

wit, n. - 1. the keen perception and cleverly apt expression of those connections between

ideas that awaken amusement and pleasure; 2. understanding, intelligence, or sagacity;

astuteness (wisdom, sense, mind)

connoisseur, n. - a discerning judge of the best in any field

sting, n. - 1. an act or an instance of stinging;#2.#any sharp physical or mental wound, hurt, or

pain

contempt, n. - disdain, scorn

convey, v. - to lead or conduct, as a channel or medium; transmit; to communicate; impart;

make known

veiled, adj. - covered or concealed by, or as if by, a veil; not openly or directly expressed;

masked; disguised; hidden; obscure

scorn, n. - open or unqualified contempt; disdain

condemn, v. - to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval

of; censure

construe, v. - to give the meaning or intention of; explain; interpret

glean, v. - to learn, discover, or find out, usually little by little or slowly

inherent, adj. - innate, native, inbred, ingrained

tenor, n. - (ovde) general meaning; sense, import, content, substance, gist

gloomy, adj. - dark or dim; dismal or depressing; sad, dejected, or melancholy

fare, v. - to experience good or bad fortune, treatment, etc.; get on:

take something at face value - to accept someone or something just as it appears; to believe

that the way things appear is the way they really are

soundly, adv. - deeply, thoroughly

untapped, adj. - not yet used

disparate, adj. - distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar

harness, v. - to bring under conditions for effective use; gain control over for a particular end

salty, adj. - racy or coarse; sharp; witty