approval vs sarcasm

approval

noun
  • Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item. 

  • An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements. 

  • An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones. 

sarcasm

noun
  • An act of sarcasm. 

  • Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice. 

How often have the words approval and sarcasm occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )