Meaning of the word prevarication in English

What does prevarication mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prevarication

US /prɪˌver.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /prɪˌvær.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the act of speaking or acting in an evasive way

Example:
His constant prevarication made it difficult to trust anything he said.
The politician's speech was full of prevarication, avoiding direct answers to the pressing questions.