vague
Pronunciation: [veɪɡ]
Word
Context: “clarity”
(adjective) when something is not clear or specific. It means you can't really understand what someone means because they are being a bit fuzzy or unclear.
Example
Her directions were vague, so I had to ask for more help to find the place.
Example
He gave a very clear explanation, so there was no vagueness in his instructions.
Example
Can you explain that again? It was a bit vague for me.
Context: “details”
(adjective) when something lacks details or precise information. It means that what is said doesn't give enough information to understand fully.
Example
The report was vague, but it still highlighted some important points about the project.
Example
The details in the plan were quite specific, leaving no room for vagueness.
Example
Why are the rules so vague that we can't follow them well?
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