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noun • (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword • a return punch (especially by a boxer) verb • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||||
45% | 9 | An evasive reply | ||||||
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41% | 10 | Evasive, as a reply | ||||||
adjective satellite • rounded like an egg • characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements | ||||||||
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