
Explanation of prevaricate (verb) to speak equivocally or evasively; to lie; to deceive; to mislead; to embellish
Sample of prevaricate The mayor's desperate attempt to prevaricate about the scandal was transparent to the voters. His mother knew no one else could have done it, but the child foolishly prevaricated about the stain on the rug.
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Explanation of lament (verb) to mourn; to grieve; to regret
Sample of lament Pedro's only lament was that his wife didn't outlive him.
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Explanation of wheedle (verb) to influence; to persuade; to coax
Sample of wheedle The crook may attempt to wheedle the money from the bank. He tried hard to wheedle his father into buying him a car.
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Explanation of conjure (verb) to call upon; appeal to; to summon; to implore; to invoke
Sample of conjure The smell of the dinner conjured images of childhood. The magician conjured a rabbit out of a hat.
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Explanation of enervate (verb) to weaken; to deprive of nerve or strength
Sample of enervate The sickness enervates its victims until they can no longer get out of bed.
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Explanation of hone (verb) to sharpen; to long or yearn for
Sample of hone The apprenticeship will give her the opportunity to hone her skills. The traveler hones for his homeland.
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Explanation of allude (verb) to refer indirectly to something; to hint
Sample of allude The story alludes to part of the author's life. Without stating that the defendant was an ex-convict, the prosecutor alluded to the fact by mentioning his length of unemployment.
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Explanation of absolve (verb) to forgive; to acquit; to release
Sample of absolve The judge will absolve the person of all charges. After feuding for many years, the brothers absolved each other for the many arguments they had.
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Explanation of harbor (verb) to give shelter; to protect; to hide; to take shelter; to conceal
Sample of harbor Her decision to harbor a known criminal was an unwise one.
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Explanation of accede (verb) to comply with; to consent to; to agree with; to concur
Sample of accede With defeat imminent, the rebel army acceded to hash out a peace treaty.
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