prevaricate
verbTo avoid being fully truthful by using evasive statements.
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To avoid being fully truthful by using evasive statements.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsRelating to an erect penis or, figuratively, conspicuously excessive male sexuality.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsBasic or undeveloped in form or method; also belonging to an early stage of development.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsIn an original, pure, or unspoiled condition.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsStrong moral integrity and honesty.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsPresenting difficulties, uncertainty, or grounds for concern.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA strong or habitual inclination, often toward something viewed unfavorably.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsWastefully extravagant in spending or use of resources.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsExtraordinarily great in size, amount, or ability.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsThe ability or rate of producing useful work, results, or goods.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsShowing disrespect for something sacred, or using offensive and irreverent language.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsOffensive or irreverent language, especially swearing.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo state openly that one holds a belief, feeling, or qualification, sometimes with doubt about its sincerity.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsOpenly stated or claimed, without necessarily being demonstrated.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsCompetent and skilled in a particular activity.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsRecklessly wasteful or lacking moral restraint.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsVery deep, intense, or showing considerable understanding.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsProduced or offered in large amounts.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsAn abundance or lavish supply of something.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsDeveloping by stages or favoring reform and new approaches.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsSo great, costly, or restrictive that it prevents an action.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo increase or spread rapidly.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsProducing a large quantity of work or results.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsAn introductory section preceding the main action or text.
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