Often, the context and structure of an <u>ambiguous</u> statement is difficult to discern.
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. absolutistic
- B. explicit
- C. cryptic ✓
- D. solipsistic
Correct Answer: C. cryptic
Explanation
Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation or obscure, similar to cryptic which means having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
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