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Learn “Equivocal”

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Equivocal

adjective/ih-KWIV-uh-kul/

Meaning

Unclear on purpose because it could mean two different things.

In context

The umpire's equivocal signal caused confusion on the field.

Remember it

Equi- (equal) plus 'voc' (voice), it gives two equal voices, so it is unclear.

Use it well

Use for deliberately uncertain answers; hints at dodging more than 'vague'.