Middle

obscure

/əbˈskjʊr/

ob · scure əb · ˈskjʊr

English Definition

adj. not clear, hard to understand

中文释义

模糊的，晦涩的

Significado en Español

oscuro, vago

한국어 뜻

모호한, 불분명한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

mơ hồ, khó hiểu

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obscure(something unclear or hard to understand)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the following sentence, choose the word that is the best synonym for “obscure”: The instructions for assembling the furniture were so obscure that I had to call customer service for help.

A unclear
B blatant
C vivid
D simple

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A — unclear. “obscure” means adj. not clear, hard to understand

Common questions about “obscure”

What does “obscure” mean?

obscure — adj. not clear, hard to understand. In Chinese: 模糊的，晦涩的.

How do you pronounce “obscure”?

obscure is pronounced /əbˈskjʊr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ob · scure.

Is “obscure” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. obscure appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “obscure”?

obscure(something unclear or hard to understand)

Progress / 学习进度

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66% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 672 (0%)

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obscure

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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