Daily Vocabulary(2008/08/15)

6156.wisecrack(気の利いた言葉、皮肉、嫌み）
Wisecrack can lift your spirits.
6157.tickle someone's funny bone(人を面白がらせる、人を笑わせる）
Here's a story that will tickle your funny bone.
6158.ignite(着火する、～を刺激する、興奮させる)
They can ignite your creative capabilities.
6159.job performance(職務遂行能力、仕事ぶり）
Tom's overall rating for his job performance was average.
6160.pep pill(覚醒剤、興奮剤）
I'd say light hunor is like a pep pill.
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