GRE Word List
EQUIVOCAL
subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
The meaning of the word equivocal is subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| generality | the quality or state of being general |
| modulate | to tune to a key or pitch |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| viand | an item of food |