equivocal
/ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
e · quiv · o · cal
ɪ · ˈkwɪv · ə · kəl
English Definition
adj. open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Significado en Español
equívoco, ambiguo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mơ hồ, không rõ ràng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
equ-(equal)+ voc-(voice)+ -al(adjective suffix)→ equal voice → equivocal, ambiguous.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for “equivocal”?
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A
ambiguous
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B
definite
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C
transparent
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D
obvious
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A — ambiguous.
“equivocal” means adj. open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Common questions about “equivocal”
What does “equivocal” mean?
equivocal — adj. open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.. In Chinese: 模棱两可的，含糊不清的.
How do you pronounce “equivocal”?
equivocal is pronounced /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: e · quiv · o · cal.
Is “equivocal” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. equivocal appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “equivocal”?
equ-(equal)+ voc-(voice)+ -al(adjective suffix)→ equal voice → equivocal, ambiguous.
