Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Not well known or difficult to understand; unclear or vague.

Example: The author wrote an obscure novel that few people understood.

Definition: Something that is not well known or is difficult to understand.

Example: The meaning of the poem was quite obscure to many readers.

Definition: To make something less visible or clear, often by covering it or making it difficult to see.

Example: The thick fog obscured the road ahead, making it hard to drive.

Definition: In a way that is not clear or easily understood.

Example: The author wrote the story obscurely, leaving many readers confused about the plot.

Definition: The state of being unclear, difficult to understand, or not well known.

Example: The obscureness of the ancient text made it hard for scholars to interpret its meaning.

Definition: Less clear or less well-known than something else.

Example: The details of the ancient text were obscurer than those of the more recent documents.

Definition: The least known or understood; not clear or easily seen.

Example: The obscurest details of the story were revealed in the final chapter.

Definition: The state of being unknown or not well understood; something that is not clear or is difficult to comprehend.

Example: The author's early works were written in obscurity, only gaining recognition years later.

Definition: Ceremonies or rituals performed in connection with a funeral.

Example: The family arranged for the obsequies to honor their loved one.

Definition: Showing too much willingness to serve or please someone, often in a way that seems insincere or overly eager.

Example: The obsequious assistant always agreed with his boss, hoping to gain favor.

Definition: In a way that shows too much willingness to serve or please someone, often in a flattering or insincere manner.

Example: He obsequiously agreed with everything the boss said, hoping to gain favor.

Definition: The quality of being overly eager to please or serve someone, often in a way that is insincere or excessive.

Example: His obsequiousness towards his boss made his colleagues uncomfortable.