Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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retort | Yes | No | Yes | No |
alembic | Yes | No | No | No |
retort (noun) | alembic (noun) |
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a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat | an obsolete kind of container used for distillation; two retorts connected by a tube |
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) |
retort (verb) | alembic (verb) |
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answer back |