Back when I was in private practice and I thought our expert was in trouble, judge to other side’s expert on cross: “Sir, your answers are duplicitous and evasive. Your prevaricating is annoying this court.” I had to look up “prevaricate” but it is verb I use a lot now. I like it.

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prevaricate
prĭ-văr′ĭ-kāt″
intransitive verb
To speak or write evasively; equivocate. synonym: lie.
To behave in an evasive or indecisive manner, usually in delay.
To utter or say in an evasive manner.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

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Thanks - I was about to Google prevaricate. I’m so using that word going forward.

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I don't think you can post this without giving us the definition!!! Lol!

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