Corrections Officer Entrance (CJBAT) Practice Exam

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What would be considered the opposite of "ambiguous"?

Unclear
Vague
Certain
Obscure

The correct answer is: Certain

The opposite of "ambiguous" is best represented by the term "certain." When something is ambiguous, it means that it can be interpreted in multiple ways or lacks clear meaning. In contrast, when a situation or statement is certain, it is clear, definitive, and has a single interpretation. Certainty provides a level of clarity that removes any potential confusion or multiple interpretations, making it the direct opposite of ambiguity. Other terms, while they may share some characteristics with ambiguity, do not convey the same level of clarity. "Unclear," "vague," and "obscure" all suggest a lack of clarity or precision but do not directly represent a state of assurance or unambiguousness that "certain" implies. Thus, identifying "certain" as the opposite of "ambiguous" aligns perfectly with the definitions and implications of these terms.