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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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Example Sentence

His answer was ambiguous.

他的回答很模糊。

Synonyms
unclear vague
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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.

  1. A Clear
  2. B Vague
  3. C Precise
  4. D Definite
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B — Vague. “ambiguous” means adj. unclear, more than one meaning

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The instructions were so ______ that no one knew what to do.

  1. A clear
  2. B precise
  3. C ambiguous
  4. D obvious
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C — ambiguous. “ambiguous” means adj. unclear, more than one meaning

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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.

How do you use “ambiguous” in a sentence?

His answer was ambiguous. (他的回答很模糊。)

What are synonyms for “ambiguous”?

unclear, vague — all close in meaning to ambiguous (adj. unclear, more than one meaning).

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)

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