Choose the suitable meaning of the following word from the options given :
Riposte
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → retort
A riposte is a quick, clever reply, especially to criticism or an insult. (In fencing, it is a quick return thrust after blocking an attack.) Its synonym is retort.
Example: Her witty riposte left the critic speechless.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) amicable | friendly and peaceful (an adjective, not a reply) | The two sides reached an amicable settlement. |
| (2) current | of the present time, or a flow of water, air or electricity (neither sense is a reply) | The swimmer was carried away by a strong current. |
| (3) retort (answer) | a sharp or witty reply made at once | "Mind your own business," was his angry retort. |
| (4) cease | to stop or come to an end (it has nothing to do with replying) | The factory ceased production last year. |
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