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]

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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Which word is spelled correctly?

The correct answer is D. dissemble. Dissembling refers to the act of hiding one's true feelings or intentions while also obscuring or manipulating facts. To arrive at the correct answer, it is helpful to understand the meanings of the other options as well:

A. Simulate - Simulating means imitating or pretending to be something that one is not. While it does involve pretending, it does not necessarily involve hiding one's feelings or manipulating facts, as required in the question.

B. Dissimulate - Dissimulating means pretending or hiding one's true feelings or intentions. This option is similar to dissemble and can be confusing. However, dissimulate generally refers to pretending without the element of manipulating or obscuring facts.

C. Vacillate - Vacillating means being indecisive or wavering between options. This option does not involve hiding one's feelings or manipulating facts.

By understanding the meanings of the words and their relationship to the context provided in the question, we can determine that the correct answer is D. dissemble.