equivocation
Wordthe use of unclear language to avoid saying the truth directly
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the use of unclear language to avoid saying the truth directly
not belonging to a labor union
a person who investigates insurance claims and decides how much should be paid
the bone between your shoulder and chest
a small wig worn to cover a bald spot
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
the process of joining parts of two plants so they grow as one
a machine in a vehicle that produces electricity and charges the battery
treated with medicine to remove worms from the body
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price
a warning or condition that limits or changes something
a chemical compound that contains the bicarbonate ion
the outward signs or objects that go with a particular role, status, or way of life
slightly gray in color
the soft, legless larva of a fly
pull a plant or tree out of the ground
a person who has a large following on social media and can affect what people buy or do
to treat someone or something badly or cruelly
a wheel with a rope or chain running over it, used for lifting heavy things or changing the direction of a pull
more able or skilled than someone or something else
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
watching carefully for danger or problems
a small red swelling on the skin, often caused by acne
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the act of making an explosive device explode
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
a piece of a plant that is joined to another plant so they grow together
a person or company that money is owed to
a woman or girl with dark brown hair
a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved
a person whose job is to design and decorate the inside of buildings
a hard mineral often used in jewelry and clocks
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
set back into a surface so it does not stick out
to leave quickly; scram
a part inside an engine or pump that moves back and forth in a tube
to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions
moving or walking with quick, light steps
moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out
everyone in a ship's crew
to continue to exist or be remembered
a higher court that can review decisions from a lower court
lasting forever or seeming to continue without end
a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions
earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away
to stop something from succeeding
to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight
the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more
burning very brightly and strongly
property or other valuable item used to secure a loan
to leave a partner or commitment suddenly and without warning
to worry about possible trouble before it happens
to hold on tightly to someone or something
to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited
the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk
food; especially simple, ordinary food
a strong, light metal used in aircraft, tools, and medical implants
to reach a decision or agreement
making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way
the big picture; the overall situation
to settle in a place and start to feel at home there
the skin on the top of your head
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
the sending of letters, packages, or other items by mail
the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property
used to say that you have received and understood a message
something that is not possible or not acceptable
to do something correctly or in the right way
nervous and unable to relax
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement
a group of wild boars
equipped with wheels
a person or thing that carries something
to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do
the first nuclear bomb ever made or used
a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court
to fall or come down in large amounts
to choose something after thinking about different options
the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time
to pass by or come by unexpectedly
toward or to the side
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
involved in a situation, often without wanting to be
from the very beginning
exactly right; very accurate
medical treatment that helps you move better after an injury or illness
a person or company that organizes and advertises events such as concerts or sports matches
to appear or happen, especially by chance
used to show approval or encouragement
a part that a plug, bulb, or other object fits into to make a connection
involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning
to park a vehicle so that another vehicle cannot get out
to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up
a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated
having a lot of space; roomy
a device on a fishing rod used for winding and unwinding the line