Equivocal
hardih-KWIV-uh-kul
adjective
Definition
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
Examples
“The witness gave equivocal answers that confused the jury.”
“His equivocal statement left everyone wondering what he really meant.”
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GRE Tip
Equivocal is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "ambiguous" or "vague" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "unequivocal".
Related GRE Words
indeterminate
Not exactly known, established, or defined; vague
enigmatic
Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious
nebulous
In the form of a cloud; vague or ill-defined
ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation; unclear
obscure
Not discovered or known about; uncertain
vacillate
To waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
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