alleryChoose the closest SYNONYM for: EQUIVOCATE
AMake peace
BArgue forcefully
CSpeak clearly
DUse ambiguous language to mislead
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Use ambiguous language to mislead
**Equivocate:** use ambiguous or evasive language, especially to mislead.
Distinct from prevaricate (lie) or vacillate (waver).
**Roots:** equi (equal) + vox (voice).
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