Equivocation
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speaking in an unclear way to hide your meaning.
His equivocation was confusing. We never knew what he was saying.
Memory trick:
Equi reminds of equal.
Vocation reminds of vacation.
Equal is on vacation because it makes no sense.
Used at work.
I am tired of the equivocation in your reports. Please write them in a clear way.
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