Specific and Vague

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Specific

Specific adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.
Usage example: specific instructions regarding the interrogation of prisoners
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Vague is an antonym for specific in topics: precise, particular.
Nearby Words: specify, specification, specifically, specificity

Vague

Vague adjective - Not expressed in precise terms.
Usage example: gave as vague a reply as he could, hoping not to give away the surprise
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Specific is an antonym for vague.
Nearby Words: vagueness, vaguely
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  • "I Want" Song A variant (which can be either vague or specific) is the bittersweet I Want Song, which is not about feeling elated with the hero, but about turning them into The Woobie.
    Source: "I Want" Song
  • Beware of Hitchhiking Ghosts These vary by region and by story, and can be vague or specific, but don't necessarily have to come true.
    Source: Beware of Hitchhiking Ghosts
  • While sometimes the similarities are more vague, there are other times when a specific jingle is obviously inspired by a particular song or artist.
    Source: In the Style of...
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