Ambiguous
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adjective
Definition
Open to more than one interpretation; unclear
Examples
“The contract contained several ambiguous clauses.”
“His ambiguous response left us wondering what he really meant.”
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GRE Tip
Ambiguous is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "equivocal" or "vague" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "unambiguous".
Related GRE Words
hazy
Vague, indistinct, or confused; lacking clarity
obscure
Not discovered or known about; uncertain
concise
Giving a lot of information clearly and in few words; brief but comprehensive
nebulous
In the form of a cloud; vague or ill-defined
unambiguous
Not open to more than one interpretation; clear
succinct
Briefly and clearly expressed
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