verb - to avoid dealing with a difficult or sensitive issue directly, usually to prevent conflict or upset
noun - a rotating tray, usually placed in the center of a table, that makes it easy for people to reach food or other items
noun - speech or writing that is impossible to understand; complete nonsense
noun - someone or something that is extremely versatile and useful in many different situations
noun - the process by which information becomes increasingly inaccurate or distorted as it is passed from one person to another