When Kathy told Abraham, "I'm just not ready for a serious relationship right now," instead of saying, "I'm not attracted to you," she was
A)lying.
B)equivocating.
C)hinting.
D)placating.
E)self-disclosing.

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Equivocating means to be intentionally vague or ambiguous in speech or writing. Kathy's statement of "I'm just not ready for a serious relationship right now," is intentionally vague and doesn't necessarily convey her true reason for not wanting to pursue a relationship with Abraham.

When Kathy Told Abraham, "I'm Just Not Ready for a Serious