Political Satire Terminology

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective a term used to describe something that is absurd or ridiculous to a very unreasonable extent

  • The idea that aliens built the pyramids is preposterous and lacks any scientific evidence.
  • It's preposterous to think that I would lend you money after you never paid me back before.
  • That's just straight up preposterous, dude. No way that's true.
  • The notion that she could finish the project in one day was preposterous, considering its complexity.

noun Naked can also function as a noun to refer to a state of nudity or being unclothed.

adjective Stark means complete or utter, and when used with naked, it emphasizes the state of being completely unclothed or exposed.

adverb Naked is an adverb in this phrase, modifying the verb 'to be' to describe the state of being without clothing.

  • The suspect was found stark naked in the middle of the street.
  • I can't believe he ran out of the house stark naked!
  • She dared him to streak through the park stark naked.
  • The truth was laid bare, leaving her feeling stark naked in front of everyone.