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obscure
Examples
The obscure references in the text were difficult for most readers to understand.
02
not well-known or widely recognized
Examples
The scientist published his findings in an obscure journal that few in the field had heard of.
Examples
The obscure town was hidden deep in the mountains, away from main roads.
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hidden or not easily noticed
Examples
The artist made an obscure reference in his work that only a few noticed.
to obscure
Examples
The artist used a layer of paint to obscure the underlying details of the canvas.
02
to make something unclear or difficult to understand
Transitive: to obscure a concept or idea
Examples
The author 's use of complex language and metaphors often obscures the meaning of the text.
03
to change a vowel sound so that it is less clear or pronounced softly, often becoming a schwa sound
Transitive: to obscure a vowel
Examples
In rapid speech, we often obscure vowels in unstressed syllables.
Lexical Tree
obscurantist
obscurely
obscureness
obscure
