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EVASIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Deliberately vague or ambiguous
Example:
an evasive statement
Classified under:
Similar:
ambiguous; equivocal (open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead)
Derivation:
evade (practice evasion)
evasiveness (intentionally vague or ambiguous)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire
Example:
pilots are taught to take evasive action
Classified under:
Similar:
protective (intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind)
