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ludicrous
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causing laughter because something is absurd or ridiculous; laughingly absurd
The ludicrous event caused laughter, for standing on a bookshelf is crazy during class. |
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callow
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young and inexperienced, immature
When he was appointed a good job, they were surprised because of his callow manner. |
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blithe
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merry; cheerful, happy
Everybody was blithe, because of the upcoming holidays. |
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nepotism
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favoritism shown to relatives, especially in securing jobs
When he hired his son as a high architect position, everyone thought it was nepotism. |
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malign
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to speak evil of, slander
he maligned about the nice kid, but later he felt bad. |
