Magoosh GRE Vocabulary Practice Test

The idea being tested is expressing avoidance of giving a direct response. The best choice is a verb that means to escape or avoid answering, often through a noncommittal reply. That word captures the idea of not addressing the question head-on. For example, someone might evade a question by changing the subject or giving vague statements instead of a clear answer. A closely related word, dodge, works similarly but can sound a bit more casual or physical in tone. Beg means to plead or request, which isn’t about avoiding an answer, and answer means to respond, which is the opposite of evading.