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Even at half strength, wit is worth trying. Skill demands practice.
repartee
/ˌrɛpɑːˈtiː/
noun
mass noun
Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies.
Origin
Mid
17th century from French repartie ‘replied promptly’, feminine past
participle of repartir, from re- ‘again’ + partir ‘set off’.
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Repartee requires responsive actions.
It is one of the main attractions.
The concept can get really bogged down, though,
By participants' turgid reactions.
