This is the 15365th most frequent Korean word.
번연히
Clearly; obviously.
번연히 is used to mean 'clearly' or 'undoubtedly' in this sentence, emphasizing the transparent recognition of the error.
번연히 실수를 인정하다.
Clearly admit the mistake.
In this context, 번연히 indicates a certainty or obviousness about the act of lying.
그는 번연히 거짓말을 하고 있었다.
He was undoubtedly lying.
Here, 번연히 emphasizes that the match-winning possibility was apparent or undisputed.