Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Witty, clever retort

Sarcasm

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Repartee

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Platitude

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Invective

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Solution

The correct option is B Repartee
'Witty, clever retort' is Option B, Repartee. Option A, 'Sarcasm' is the use of remarks in order to hurt someone's feelings. Option C, 'Platitude' is a statement that may be true but is boring because it has been said many times before. Option D, 'Invective' means abusive or insulting. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option B, Repartee.

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