Question
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Equivocal
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is- 'ambiguous'
- The word 'Equivocal' is an adjective and it means 'not clear and seeming to have two opposing meanings, or confusing and able to be understood in two different ways'
- Example: His words to the press were deliberately equivocal - he didn't deny the reports but neither did he confirm them.
- Ambiguous refers to something that can have multiple interpretations or meanings, or is unclear or uncertain. Here's an example sentence using ambiguous:
- The politician's statement was ambiguous and left many people unsure of where they stood on the issue.
Hence, option 4 is the most appropriate answer here.
| WORDS | MEANING |
| clear(adjective) | easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. |
| determinable(adjective) | able to be firmly decided or definitely ascertained. |
| certain(adjective) | known for sure; established beyond doubt. |
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