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Facetious means treating serious issues with inappropriate humor, or being witty or amusing in a inappropriate way. The closest synonym among the options is 'Humorous' (Option C). Facetious speech is characterized by a playful or joking manner, often in situations where serious behavior would be expected. 'Ridiculous' is too strong, 'Impudent' suggests disrespect, 'Disoriented' means confused, and 'Unmanned' means without a crew.