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n. a light dramatic composition marked by broadly satirical comedy and improbable plot
Farce
adv. drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion
Languidly
n. an instance of excess or prodigality
Extravagance
adj. ridiculously unreasonable, unsound, or incongruous
Absurd
adj. offensive to propriety or morality : SHOCKING
Scandalous
v. to offer for discussion or consideration
Propound
adj. of or relating to the transcendent or to a reality beyond what is perceptible to the senses
Metaphysical
adj. conflicting with accepted standards of good conduct or good taste
indecorous
n. an act at variance with the accepted morality of a society
indiscretion
adj. impossible to comprehend : UNINTELLIGIBLE
Incomprehensible
n. any of three snake-haired sisters in Greek mythology whose appearance turns the beholder to stone -or- an ugly or repulsive woman
Gorgon
n. a person who is inclined to expect poor outcomes
Pessimist
What she thought was a minor slip of the tongue turned out to be a serious __________ that embarrassed the entire organization.
indiscretion
The tale of the monstrous __________ who could turn men to stone with her gaze still haunts Greek mythology.
Gorgon
The comedian’s sketch devolved into a complete __________, filled with ridiculous costumes and improbable situations.
Farce
After running the marathon, she moved __________ across the room, barely able to lift her feet.
languidly
