Vocab Practice: Riposte

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Jan. 6, 2014.

Let’s do a practice round!

Riposte means:

A) A lawful statement
B) A political strategy
C) A quick, often witty reply
D) An accumulation of ashes

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A Witty Riposte From Abe…

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At some point, most people find themselves on the receiving end of an unflattering remark.

Oftentimes, a clever reply doesn’t come to you until it’s too late.

With a bit of quick thinking, however, you can deliver the perfect riposte (see definition and hear pronunciation below) at just the right [Read more…]