Prevaricate
Meaning: To speak evasively or misleadingly in order to avoid telling the whole truth.
Example
- When asked where the funds had gone, the treasurer began to prevaricate, offering vague answers about "timing issues."
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms:
equivocatehedgedodge
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “prevaricate”?
Answer: D) To speak evasively or misleadingly in order to avoid telling the whole truth.
“Prevaricate” means: To speak evasively or misleadingly in order to avoid telling the whole truth.
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