retort
/rɪˈtɔːrt/
re · tort
rɪ · ˈtɔːrt
English Definition
v./n. reply sharply, witty reply
Significado en Español
replicar, contestar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cãi lại, đáp trả
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(turn)+tort(twist).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “retort”: After being criticized by his colleague, he made a quick retort.
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A
reply
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B
ignore
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C
question
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D
request
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A — reply.
“retort” means v./n. reply sharply, witty reply
Common questions about “retort”
What does “retort” mean?
retort — v./n. reply sharply, witty reply. In Chinese: 反驳，顶嘴.
How do you pronounce “retort”?
retort is pronounced /rɪˈtɔːrt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · tort.
Is “retort” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. retort appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “retort”?
re(turn)+tort(twist).
