Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
The equivocal nature of his comments was criticised by the officials.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. ambiguous.
The word "equivocal" refers to something that can be interpreted in more than one way, often causing confusion or uncertainty.
Synonym: Ambiguous: This word also means something that can be understood in multiple ways, making it unclear or open to different interpretations. It directly matches the meaning of "equivocal."
The meaning of the given words is:
Certain: able to be firmly relied on to happen or be the case.
Ambiguous: not clear or decided.
Manageable: able to be controlled or dealt with without difficulty.
Vicious: deliberately cruel or violent.
Thus, the most appropriate word for the given word is ambiguous.