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Elude

/ɪˈlud/
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Definition

(verb) To evade or escape from (someone or something), especially by using cunning or skill.

Sentence Examples
She managed to elude the embarrassing situation that she found herself in.
Tom managed to elude capture.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She managed to ____ the embarrassing situation that she found herself in.

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