1. Vocabulary Workshop Unit 4
Roger Hidalgo

2. Jocular Part of speech: Adjective Synonyms: waggish, facetious, droll
Definition: liking to tell jokes; said or done as a joke
Connotation: Positive (some cases negative)
Sentence: The jocular man is known for his funny punchlines.

3. Ludicrous Part of speech: Adjective Synonyms: risible, laughable
Definition: causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous
Connotation: Negative
Sentence: The ludicrous movie is about a dog that becomes the president of a country.

4. Mordant Part of speech: Adjective Synonyms: cutting, stinging
Definition: sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; biting.
Connotation: Negative
Sentence: The mordant mother often used harsh words that made her son cry

5. Nettle Part of speech: Noun or verb Synonyms: annoy, incense
Definition: (n) any plant of the genus Urtica, covered with stinging hairs; (v) to irritate, annoy, or provoke.
Connotation: Negative
Sentence: My brother will often nettle me by reading my diary.