Question

she answers with a sneer: \say what again?\
in the sentence above, sneer has the same or almost the same meaning as:
bow
query
nod
taunt

Explanation:

• bow means to bend the body as a sign of respect.
• query means to ask a question.
• nod means to move the head up and down as a sign of agreement or greeting.
• taunt means to say or do something to make someone angry or upset.
• In the sentence, "sneer" means to speak or smile in a way that shows disrespect or contempt. So, "taunt" has the same or almost the same meaning as "sneer".

Answer:

taunt