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12/18/13

Levity


LEVITY

Pronounced:
Lev-it-tee

Synonyms:
Giddy; mirth; amusement

Definition:
Enjoying happy things.

Sentence:
The joke brought levity into the room and laughter and smiles followed.

Memory Trick:
Levit - y
Levit (reminds of) levitate or to raise up
It will levitate our spirits when there is levity.

LEVITATE


Question: I say, "You are apposite to a fun party."  Why do you smile?

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Answer: Apposite means being relevant to or a good match. Where you thinking opposite?



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