Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is nearly the same in meaning to the given word. Equivocate

  1. Beat around the bush

  2. Give a clear reply

  3. Make your stance clear

  4. Be open to debate

  5. None of these
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Explanation

To equivocate is to use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself. Beating around the bush captures this evasive behavior.

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