answerWe're still waiting for an answer.
reply"How far?" asked Nigel. "Not far," was the mumbled reply.
responseThank you for your swift response.
retortAlan snapped back with a witty retort.
rejoinderformalHer former husband gave a tart rejoinder to a question on his divorce.
solutionExperts offer their solutions to three key questions about teen driving.
explanationShe did not offer a satisfactory explanation for her decision.
clarificationWe will request clarification as to what constitutes serious threats to health.