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Antonyms question 26
In the sentence below, choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to AMBIGUOUS.
The minister gave an ambiguous reply to the reporters' questions.
- Explicit
- Polite
- Lengthy
- Evasive
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. Explicit
Explanation: Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation; explicit means stated clearly and directly. Evasive is close in meaning to ambiguous here.
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