prevaricate
verbTo avoid being fully truthful by using evasive statements.
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Clear all filtersTo avoid being fully truthful by using evasive statements.
Relating to an erect penis or, figuratively, conspicuously excessive male sexuality.
Relating to an erect penis or, figuratively, conspicuously excessive male sexuality
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Basic or undeveloped in form or method; also belonging to an early stage of development.
In an original, pure, or unspoiled condition.
Strong moral integrity and honesty.
Presenting difficulties, uncertainty, or grounds for concern.
A strong or habitual inclination, often toward something viewed unfavorably.
Wastefully extravagant in spending or use of resources.
Extraordinarily great in size, amount, or ability.
The ability or rate of producing useful work, results, or goods.
Showing disrespect for something sacred, or using offensive and irreverent language.
Disrespectful of the sacred
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Offensive or irreverent language, especially swearing.
To state openly that one holds a belief, feeling, or qualification, sometimes with doubt about its sincerity.
Openly stated or claimed, without necessarily being demonstrated.
Competent and skilled in a particular activity.
Recklessly wasteful or lacking moral restraint.
Very deep, intense, or showing considerable understanding.
Deep in thought or effect
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Produced or offered in large amounts.
An abundance or lavish supply of something.
Developing by stages or favoring reform and new approaches.
Developing in stages
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So great, costly, or restrictive that it prevents an action.
To increase or spread rapidly.
Producing a large quantity of work or results.
An introductory section preceding the main action or text.
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