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Exitreferring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way
The comedian's ribald humor had the audience in fits of laughter, despite some gasps at the more risqué jokes.
Set 197 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: ribald, venial, dilatory, colloquial, diaphanous. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way
The comedian's ribald humor had the audience in fits of laughter, despite some gasps at the more risqué jokes.
able to be forgiven or pardoned; not serious or grave
While he made a mistake in judgment, it was a venial error that could easily be overlooked.
tending to delay or procrastinate
His dilatory approach to completing assignments often resulted in missed deadlines.
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
In her speech, she avoided formal language and instead used colloquial expressions that resonated with the audience.
very light and delicate almost transparent
She wore a diaphanous blouse that fluttered gracefully in the breeze, almost revealing her silhouette underneath.