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.

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WordMeaning
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
dowseto plunge into water
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
distantseparated in space : away
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction