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Palter

Part of Speech: Verb

Senses:

1. To talk or act deceitfully or insincerely; to use ambiguous or evasive language.
2. To haggle or bargain in a petty or dishonest manner.
3. To trifle or play with something; to handle in a careless or casual way.
4. To waste time; to procrastinate.

Examples:

1. He always palters with his answers, never giving a direct response.

2. The shopkeeper tried to palter with the customer to get a higher price for the item.

3. The child paltered with the puzzle pieces, not taking the game seriously.

4. Stop paltering and start working on your assignments.

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