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Type Of Wit

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noun

• witty language used to convey insults or scorn

• incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs

• a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

16%7 He was known for his wit and dry sense of humor
noun

• United States statesman who promoted the Marshall Plan and helped establish NATO (1893-1971)

16%9 Incisiveness or sharpness, particularly in speech or wit
noun

• a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed

• a quick and penetrating intelligence

• the quality of having a sharp edge or point

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