equivocal
ambiguous or deliberately unclear
Roots
- equ / equi: equal, even, level, or fair
- voc / vok: call or voice
Other words with the equ / equi root
- equal: the same in amount, level, or status
- equanimity: mental calmness and balance
- equilibrium: balance; a stable even state
- equitable: fair and impartial
- equity: fairness or justice
- equivalent: equal in value, force, or meaning
- equivocate: to speak ambiguously or avoid commitment
Other words with the voc / vok root
- advocate: to support or argue for
- equivocate: to speak ambiguously or avoid commitment
- evoke: to call forth or bring to mind
- provocative: reaction-calling or deliberately stirring
- revoke: to call back or cancel
- vocabulary: the words known or used by someone
- vocal: relating to the voice
equ means equal and voc means voice. Equivocal language gives multiple voices equal room.
The politician gave an equivocal answer that sounded safe but clarified nothing.