Applause, N. The Echo Of A Platitude.

Mine, Adj. Belonging To Me If I Can Hold Or Seize It.

Backbite: To ''speak Of A Man As You Find Him'' When He Can't Find You.

Humorist, N. A Plague That Would Have Softened Down The Hoar Austerity Of Pharaoh's Heart And Persuaded Him To Dismiss Israel With His Best Wishes, Cat-quick.

Scribbler, N. A Professional Writer Whose Views Are Antagonistic To One's Own.

Absurdity, N.: A Statement Or Belief Manifestly Inconsistent With One's Own Opinion.