RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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Avoiding a direct answer, clear commitment, or straightforward course of action.

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evasive

Her evasive reply left the committee unsure whether she had accepted the assignment.
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The staff member's evasive response to a parent's question discussed the store's friendly atmosphere without answering why other families had been excluded.
From Reasons Behind a Decision.
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