obscure

/əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)//əbˈskjɝ/
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Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

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verb

1. To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.

2. To hide, put out of sight etc.

3. To conceal oneself; to hide.

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adjective

1. Dark, faint or indistinct.

2. Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.

3. Difficult to understand.

"an obscure passage or inscription;    The speaker made obscure references to little-known literary works."

4. Not well-known.

5. Unknown or uncertain; unclear.

"The etymological roots of the word "blizzard" are obscure and open to debate."

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