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humor

/ˈhjuːmər/
hu · mor ˈhjuː · mər
English Definition
n. the quality of being funny or amusing
中文释义
幽默
Significado en Español
humor
한국어 뜻
유머
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự hài hước
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Example Sentence

He used humor to lighten the mood.

他用幽默来缓解气氛。

Synonyms
wit comedy amusement
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “humor”:

  1. A gloom
  2. B wit
  3. C sorrow
  4. D misery
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B — wit. “humor” means n. the quality of being funny or amusing

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her quick, clever ______ made everyone at the dinner table laugh out loud.

  1. A sadness
  2. B humor
  3. C anger
  4. D boredom
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B — humor. “humor” means n. the quality of being funny or amusing

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Common questions about “humor”

What does “humor” mean?

humor — n. the quality of being funny or amusing. In Chinese: 幽默.

How do you pronounce “humor”?

humor is pronounced /ˈhjuːmər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: hu · mor.

How do you use “humor” in a sentence?

He used humor to lighten the mood. (他用幽默来缓解气氛。)

What are synonyms for “humor”?

wit, comedy, amusement — all close in meaning to humor (n. the quality of being funny or amusing).

Is “humor” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. humor appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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