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obfuscate

//ˈɒbfʌskeɪt//
English Definition
To deliberately make unclear.
中文释义
使模糊;混淆
Example Sentence

Dense jargon can obfuscate a simple finding, leaving readers unsure whether anything was discovered at all.

密集的行话会把一个简单的发现搅得晦涩,让读者不确定究竟有没有新发现。

Synonyms
confuse obscure muddle
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ob- + fusc(暗) → 搅浑水。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “obfuscate”?

  1. A To emphasize; highlight.
  2. B To deliberately make unclear.
  3. C To exclude or banish.
  4. D To adopt or support (a cause or belief).
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B — To deliberately make unclear.. “obfuscate” means To deliberately make unclear..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To deliberately make unclear.”?

  1. A accentuate
  2. B obfuscate
  3. C ostracize
  4. D espouse
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B — obfuscate. “obfuscate” means To deliberately make unclear..

Common questions about “obfuscate”

What does “obfuscate” mean?

obfuscate — To deliberately make unclear.. In Chinese: 使模糊;混淆.

How do you pronounce “obfuscate”?

obfuscate is pronounced //ˈɒbfʌskeɪt//.

How is “obfuscate” used in a sentence?

Dense jargon can obfuscate a simple finding, leaving readers unsure whether anything was discovered at all. (密集的行话会把一个简单的发现搅得晦涩,让读者不确定究竟有没有新发现。)

What are synonyms for “obfuscate”?

confuse, obscure, muddle — all close in meaning to obfuscate (To deliberately make unclear.).

What is the opposite of “obfuscate”?

clarify, illuminate — each the opposite of obfuscate (To deliberately make unclear.).

Is “obfuscate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. obfuscate is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “obfuscate”?

ob- + fusc(暗) → 搅浑水。

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