GRE vocabulary
palter
to act or talk evasively, especially by using misleading half-truths to mislead someone
In a sentence
Palter in a sentence
Here is an example sentence showing palter in a sentence.
The witness began to palter when pressed for details, offering half-answers that satisfied no one.
Synonyms
Antonyms
level
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Common questions
Questions about “palter”
Palter (verb) means to act or talk evasively, especially by using misleading half-truths to mislead someone
Here is palter used in an example sentence: "The witness began to palter when pressed for details, offering half-answers that satisfied no one."
Common synonyms for palter include equivocate, prevaricate, quibble.
Antonyms of palter include level.
Palter is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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