Pronunciation: /əbˈskjʊr/
verb to make unclear or difficult to perceive
A1 The meaning of the word was obscure to the students.
A2 She tried to obscure her identity by wearing a disguise.
B1 The artist intentionally obscured the details in his painting to create a sense of mystery.
B2 The dense fog obscured the view of the mountains.
C1 The company's financial records were deliberately obscured to hide their illegal activities.
C2 The complex legal jargon in the contract obscured the true intentions of the parties involved.
adjective not well-known or difficult to understand
A1 The instructions were written in an obscure language that I couldn't understand.
A2 The meaning of the ancient artifact was obscure and difficult to decipher.
B1 The artist's work is considered obscure by many, but some find it fascinating.
B2 The novel's plot became increasingly obscure as the story unfolded.
C1 The scientist's research focused on obscure theories that challenged traditional beliefs.
C2 The obscure references in the poem required a deep knowledge of mythology to fully appreciate.
formal The meaning of the text was obscured by the complex language used by the author.
informal I couldn't see the sign because it was obscured by the bushes.
slang The details of the party are still obscure to me.
figurative His intentions were obscure, making it difficult to trust him.
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