wit
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"He brought so much joy to hundreds of millions of people around the world with his pitch perfect comedic timing and wry wit. His legacy will live on through countless generations."
From Reuters • Oct. 29, 2023
“He brought so much joy to hundreds of millions of people around the world with his pitch perfect comedic timing and wry wit. His legacy will live on through countless generations.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2023
Actor and TV host Rob Brydon said: "Paul O'Grady was a lovely warm and caring man with a lightning fast and devastating wit. What terrible news."
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2023
"Bob was more than my friend; he was my family. I will miss his kind heart and quick wit. Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful memories and laughter. I love you, Bobby. "
From Fox News • Jan. 10, 2022
“Ah, you do have some wit. God’s truth, before I reach my end, there’s work to be done. Big work. The work of ages.”
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
Vocabulary lists containing wit
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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Nothing But the Truth
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Essential Three-Letter Words, Part 1
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