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Upton Sinclair
Upton Sinclair /ˈʌptən sɪnˈkleər/
noun
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United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
(
Sinclair
, Upton Beall Sinclair
, Upton Sinclair
)
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
motley fool
motley fool /ˈmɒtli fuːl/
noun
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A professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
(
jester
, motley fool
, fool
)
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
retort
retort /ˈriːˌtɔrt/
noun
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(
)
A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
(
counter
, rejoinder
, replication
, comeback
, retort
, return
, riposte
)
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
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A vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
(
retort
)
a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
The chemist placed the mixture in the retort to begin the distillation process.
The chemist placed the mixture in the retort to begin the distillation process.
verb
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()
Answer back
(
repay
, riposte
, come back
, rejoin
, retort
, return
)
answer back
He quickly retorted to her sarcastic comment with a witty remark.
He quickly retorted to her sarcastic comment with a witty remark.
glitter
glitter /ˈglɪtɝ/
noun
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()
The quality of shining with a bright reflected light
(
glisten
, glister
[Archaic] , scintillation
, glitter
, sparkle
)
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
The dress had a certain glitter to it, catching and reflecting the light beautifully.
The dress had a certain glitter to it, catching and reflecting the light beautifully.
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The occurrence of a small flash or spark
(
coruscation
, glitter
, sparkle
)
the occurrence of a small flash or spark
verb
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()
Be shiny, as if wet
(
gleam
, glisten
, glint
, glitter
, shine
)
be shiny, as if wet
His eyes were glistening
His eyes were glistening