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12/14/13

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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