absurd adjective/əbˈsɜːd/US pronunciation symbol/-ˈsɝːd/ adjstupid or unreasonable; silly in a humorous wayWhat an absurd thing to say!Don't be so absurd! Of course I want you to come.It's an absurd situation - neither of them will talk to the other.Do I look absurd in this hat?mop verb/mɒp/US pronunciation symbol/mɑːp/ v [T] (-pp-)•to use a mop to wash somethingHe mopped the bathroom floor.•to use a cloth to remove sweat from the faceHe kept pausing to mop his brow.stride noun (STEP)/straɪd/ n[C] a long step when walking or runningShe attributes her record-breaking speed to the length of her stride.scorn noun/skɔːn/US pronunciation symbol/skɔːrn/ n [U]a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no valueShe has nothing but scorn for the new generation of politicians.Why do you always pour/heap scorn on (= criticize severely and unfairly) my suggestions?scorn verb/skɔːn/US pronunciation symbol/skɔːrn/ v [T]•to show scorn for someone or somethingSo does he respect the press and media, or does he secretly scorn them?You scorned all my suggestions.•to refuse advice or an offer because you are too proudShe scorned all my offers of help.ridiculous adjective/rɪˈdɪk.jʊ.ləs/ adjstupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed atDo I look ridiculous in this hat?Don't be so ridiculous! I can't possibly afford to go on holiday.It's ridiculous to expect a two-year-old to be able to read!ridiculouslyadverb/rɪˈdɪk.jʊ.lə.sli/ advHotel rooms in the city are ridiculously overpriced.bless verb/bles/ v [T] (blessed or literary blest, blessed or literary blest)to ask for God's help and protection for someone or something, or to call or make someone or something holy
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