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ambiguous

/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/

am · big · u · ous æm · ˈbɪɡ · ju · əs

English Definition

adj. unclear, more than one meaning

中文释义

模棱两可的

Significado en Español

ambiguo

한국어 뜻

모호한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

mơ hồ, không rõ ràng

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ambiguous(vague or unclear)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “ambiguous” in the following sentence: The instructions her teacher gave were so ambiguous that Sarah was unsure about the assignment.

A Clear
B Vague
C Precise
D Definite

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B — Vague. “ambiguous” means adj. unclear, more than one meaning

Common questions about “ambiguous”

What does “ambiguous” mean?

ambiguous — adj. unclear, more than one meaning. In Chinese: 模棱两可的.

How do you pronounce “ambiguous”?

ambiguous is pronounced /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: am · big · u · ous.

Is “ambiguous” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. ambiguous appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “ambiguous”?

ambiguous(vague or unclear)

Progress / 学习进度

42 / 672

6% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 672 (0%)

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ambiguous

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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