Retort Mnemonic

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retort

retort

/ɹɪˈtɔːt/

Examples

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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