What does the cryptic crossword clue "Evasive former pupil runs out of booze after leaving university (7)" mean?

The definition is "Evasive". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OB (synonym="former pupil") + LIQUE (synonym="LIQUE") = OBLIQUE; definition: "Evasive" The answer is OBLIQUE.

Evasive former pupil runs out of booze after leaving university (7)

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