evasive
/ɪˈveɪsɪv/
Group 10Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation; deliberately vague GRE
Example in Context
The CEO's evasive answers during the congressional hearing only deepened suspicions about the company's knowledge of the safety defects.
Synonyms
dodgyelusivevague
Etymology
To go out of a situation — avoiding commitment or clarity.
- e- (Latin) — out of
- vādere (Latin) — to go
Memory Aid
🏺Sounds like “A vase”
A talking VASE dances around questions like a politician, being very EVASIVE!
Visual Association
🤷A vase on a podium dodging questions with fancy footwork, looking confused!
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “evasive” mean on the GRE?
evasive (adjective) means “Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation; deliberately vague”. The CEO's evasive answers during the congressional hearing only deepened suspicions about the company's knowledge of the safety defects.
How to remember “evasive” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “evasive” sounds like “A vase”. A talking VASE dances around questions like a politician, being very EVASIVE!
What are synonyms for “evasive”?
Common synonyms: dodgy, elusive, vague.