Prevaricate

Prevaricate (V)

Pronunciation: pri-var-i-keyt

Word Meaning: To speak or act in an evasive way; to deviate from the truth, intentionally mislead, or avoid giving a direct answer.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The politician tried to prevaricate when questioned about his involvement in the scandal.
2. Instead of providing a clear response, he chose to prevaricate and divert the conversation.

Synonyms:

1. Evade
2. Dodge
3. Hedge
4. Skirt
5. Beat around the bush

Antonyms:

1. Confront
2. Confess
3. Admit
4. Clarify
5. Affirm

Word Meaning in Hindi: “छलकपट करना” (Chhalakpat Karna), “बहाने बनाना” (Bahaane Banana), “छल” (Chhal)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. राजनीतिज्ञ ने अपने शामिल होने के बारे में पूछताछ किए जाने पर छलकपट करने की कोशिश की। (The politician tried to prevaricate when questioned about his involvement in the scandal.)
2. स्पष्ट जवाब प्रदान करने की बजाय, उसने छलकपट करने और वार्ता को भटकाने का चयन किया। (Instead of providing a clear response, he chose to prevaricate and divert the conversation.)