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retort

noun verb

A vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat

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Word length
6
Starts with
R
Ends with
T
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. A vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat

noun

  1. A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

    “It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher”

verb

  1. Answer back

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It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher

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