equivocal vs lack-life

equivocal

adj
  • Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected. 

  • Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation. 

  • Uncertain, as an indication or sign. 

noun
  • A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term. 

lack-life

adj
  • Represented in such a way as to show important characteristics, rather than in a realistic or literal manner; stylized; abstract. 

How often have the words equivocal and lack-life occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )