ACT Vocab blasphemy facetious

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What does 'blasphemy' mean?

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The act of speaking disrespectfully about sacred things or showing irreverence towards God or something considered holy.

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Provide an example of 'facetious'.

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Making a joke at an inappropriate time, such as joking about a serious topic.

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What is the meaning of 'nefarious'?

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Wicked or criminal; typically used to describe actions that are villainous.

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Define 'malevolent'.

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Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

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What does 'debacle' mean?

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A sudden and ignominious failure; a disaster.

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What is a 'catharsis'?

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An emotional release that brings relief.

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What is the definition of 'facetious'?

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Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.

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What does 'sacrosanct' mean?

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Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.

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Define 'irony'.

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A situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems to be the opposite of what you expected.

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What does 'paradox' mean?

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A statement that contradicts itself but may nonetheless be true.