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prevaricate

/pɹɪˈvaɹɪkeɪt/ /pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt/

Meanings
verb
To deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).

Examples :

"Instead of answering directly, the child began to prevaricate, avoiding the question about who ate the cookies. "
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Related Words

Illustration ambiguous

ambiguous adjective

/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/

Open to multiple interpretations.

"The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision."

Illustration accountant

accountant noun

/ə.ˈkæʊn.(t)ən̩(t)/

One who renders account; one accountable.

"The accountant carefully reviewed the family's spending to ensure they were accountable for their budget. "

Illustration destroying

destroying verb

/dɪˈstɹɔɪ(j)ɪŋ/

To damage beyond use or repair.

"Hooligans destroy unprovoked."

Illustration transgress

transgress verb

/tɹænzˈɡɹɛs/

To exceed or overstep some limit or boundary.

"The student transgressed the school's dress code by wearing jeans to a formal event. "

Illustration defendant

defendant adjective

/dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.

"The defendant posture in the argument was clearly defensive. "

Illustration answering

answering verb

/ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈæn.sə.ɹɪŋ/

To make a reply or response to.

"He answered the question."

Illustration prosecution

prosecution noun

/ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/

The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.

"The prosecution of the war fell to Winston Churchill."

Illustration acquittal

acquittal noun

/əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/

The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.).

"The teacher's diligent instruction and support was an acquittal of her duty to help students succeed. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

Illustration embezzlement

embezzlement noun

/ˌəmˈbɛzəlmənt/

The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

"The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds. "

Illustration intentionally

intentionally adverb

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ /ɪnˈtɛnʃənli/

In an intentional manner; on purpose.

"The student intentionally missed the first few days of school to avoid the difficult math test. "

Illustration behaviour

behaviour noun

/bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

The way a living creature behaves or acts.

"The teacher praised Sarah's good behaviour in class. "