Practicing Success
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. A statement open to more than one interpretation |
axiom ambiguous absurd apparent |
ambiguous |
The most appropriate one-word substitution for "a statement open to more than one interpretation" is ambiguous. The other words in the options, axiom, absurd, and apparent, do not mean the same thing.
An ambiguous statement is one that can be understood in more than one way. This can be because the statement is poorly worded or because it is open to interpretation. Ambiguous statements can be confusing and can lead to misunderstandings. |