The candidate's evasive responses during the televised debate were criticized as deliberately ______.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. equivocal
- Step 1: 'Equivocal' refers to language that is open to multiple interpretations, deliberately ambiguous, or vague. Evasive politicians frequently use equivocal phrasing to avoid committing to a definitive policy stance. Answer: equivocal. Why not the others: "unequivocal and direct" means completely unambiguous, explicit, and leaving no doubt whatsoever; "lucid and transparent" means expressed clearly and easy to comprehend without confusion; "candid in demeanor" means completely frank, outspoken, and sincere in expressing true thoughts.
Practise more Advanced Academic and Formal Lexis.
Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed State Certificate of Language Proficiency (KPG) English mock tests.
More Advanced Academic and Formal Lexis questions
- The inspector gave only a ______ glance at the safety logs before signing off on the building permit.
- Smartphone technology has become so ______ that even remote rural communities rely on mobile banking.
- The research scientist was known for her ______ attention to statistical methodology and data collection.
- Despite fierce cross-examination, the defendant remained completely ______ and refused to answer questions.
- The political opposition accused the minister of trying to ______ the true extent of the treasury deficit.
- Social media fame is often ______; an influencer can command millions of followers one month and be forgotten the next.