GRE Word List
AMBIGUOUS
doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
The meaning of the word ambiguous is doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| sonnet | a fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| disputatious | inclined to dispute |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |