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retort

/ˈɹiˌtɔɹt/ · 6 letters · 4 distinct letters

  1. verb

    answer back

  2. noun

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

    it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher

  3. noun

    a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat

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