Equivocate

Do you feel splenetic because the day is splendid?

EQUIVOCATE

Pronounced:

Ee-qwiv-vo-kate

Synonyms:

Con; evade; falsify

Definition:

Avoiding a statement in order to deceive someone.

Sentence:

The child will equivocate and not confess because he does not want to be punished.

Memory Trick:

E - quiv - vocate

Quiv (reminds of) quiz

Vocate (reminds of) vocal

We make a quiz when we are vocal because we do not want to tell the truth.

QUIZ VOCAL

No. You feel less splenetic. Splenetic means gloomy or sullen. A splendid day makes you happy.

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