This is a bad question. Both dissimulate and dissemble mean about the same thing. Either of them can be used in this sentence.
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8. Often applied to politicians, the term _______ suggests hiding one's feelings while obscuring or "spinning" facts.
A. simulate
B. dissimulate
C. vacillate
[D. dissemble]
2 answers
Which word is spelled correctly?