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obscure

pronunciation:: b skyuhr
parts of speech:: adjective, verb
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part of speech:	adjective
inflections:	obscurer, obscurest
definition 1:	hard to see or not distinct. The obscure figure in the fog might have been a dog. synonyms: dim, faint, vague antonyms: clear, plain similar words: hazy
definition 2:	not famous or little known. Although he was an obscure author, he wrote beautiful poetry.We like to vacation in obscure areas. synonyms: inconspicuous antonyms: distinguished, famous, well-known similar words: hidden, insignificant, unheard-of
definition 3:	not clear in meaning or expression. Her obscure style of writing makes her poems difficult to understand. synonyms: uncertain antonyms: apparent, clear, obvious similar words: cloudy, indefinite, murky, vague
related words:	abstract, blind, dark, deep, dim, fuzzy, incomprehensible, mysterious, uncertain

part of speech:	verb
inflections:	obscures, obscuring, obscured
definition:	to dim or conceal. Clouds obscured our view of the stars last night. synonyms: obstruct antonyms: enhance, reveal similar words: block, blur, cloud, conceal, cover, darken, dim, fog, mask, screen, weaken
related words:	blacken, blind, cloak, complicate, obstruct, veil
derivations:	obscuredly (adv.), obscurely (adv.), obscureness (n.)

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