Retort Mnemonic
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retort
retort
/ɹɪˈtɔːt/
Examples
- Why is she retorting
- I retorted to her argument.
- It is meant to soften the force of the retort.
- She retorted in a cold manner.
- The essay question was to retort the argument.
- He retorted by doubling the offered amount.
- The politicians retort furiously as they were debating.
- Is there anyone who can retort to my argument
- No one refuted when I retorted harshly.
- The combusted takes a place in the burner in the bottom of the retort.
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
noun
a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
noun
answer back
verb
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"Re + Tort. Reply sharply like a lawyer to a tort."
Re + Tort. She replied sharply like a turtle snapping back.
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