Vocab

The presidential candidate equivocated from the debate topic when he realized he hadn't thought through his response.

equivocate (verb)- to use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge

I had to map out a plan to eradicate the evidence so as not to be convicted of my crime.

eradicate (verb)- to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate.

The hill was covered in small brush to prevent erosion.

erode (verb)- to eat into or away; destroy by slow consumption or disintegration.

Her erratic actions made her the laughing stock of her affluent classmates.

erratic (adjective)- deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion

The anger in the tension in the room escalated as the two sisters began dishing out all of the black mail on each other.

escalate (verb)- to increase in intensity, magnitude, etc.