C1 verb Formel

oblucation

/ɒbˈlʌkeɪt/

To render something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible, especially through the use of complex language or ambiguous details. It involves intentionally making a concept difficult to perceive or understand to hide the truth or avoid directness.

Exemples

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1

I don't want to oblucate the situation, but the instructions you gave are quite confusing.

I don't want to oblucate the situation, but the instructions you gave are quite confusing.

2

The witness appeared to oblucate the timeline of events during the rigorous cross-examination.

The witness appeared to oblucate the timeline of events during the rigorous cross-examination.

3

Stop trying to oblucate the point and just tell me if you're coming to the party or not.

Stop trying to oblucate the point and just tell me if you're coming to the party or not.

Famille de mots

Nom
oblucation
Verb
oblucate
Adverbe
oblucatorily
Adjectif
oblucatory
Apparenté
oblucator
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Astuce mémo

Think of the root 'luc' (meaning light, as in lucid). Adding the prefix 'ob-' (against) creates a meaning of 'going against the light,' or making things dark and hard to see.

Quiz rapide

The corporate lawyer was accused of trying to ___ the contract's loopholes with complicated legal terminology.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : oblucate

Exemples

1

I don't want to oblucate the situation, but the instructions you gave are quite confusing.

everyday

I don't want to oblucate the situation, but the instructions you gave are quite confusing.

2

The witness appeared to oblucate the timeline of events during the rigorous cross-examination.

formal

The witness appeared to oblucate the timeline of events during the rigorous cross-examination.

3

Stop trying to oblucate the point and just tell me if you're coming to the party or not.

informal

Stop trying to oblucate the point and just tell me if you're coming to the party or not.

4

The author's dense academic prose tends to oblucate the underlying philosophical arguments of the chapter.

academic

The author's dense academic prose tends to oblucate the underlying philosophical arguments of the chapter.

5

The marketing team's report seemed to oblucate the declining sales figures by using excessive corporate jargon.

business

The marketing team's report seemed to oblucate the declining sales figures by using excessive corporate jargon.

Famille de mots

Nom
oblucation
Verb
oblucate
Adverbe
oblucatorily
Adjectif
oblucatory
Apparenté
oblucator

Collocations courantes

oblucate the truth oblucate the truth
oblucate the facts oblucate the facts
deliberately oblucate deliberately oblucate
oblucate the issue oblucate the issue
tendency to oblucate tendency to oblucate

Phrases Courantes

an attempt to oblucate

an attempt to oblucate

oblucate the waters

oblucate the waters

beyond oblucation

beyond oblucation

Souvent confondu avec

oblucation vs obfuscate

Obfuscate is the standard and far more common term in English; oblucate is a rare, often test-specific variant or scholarly archaism.

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Notes d'usage

This word is highly formal and rarely used in spoken English outside of advanced vocabulary tests. It is most frequently encountered in academic critiques regarding clarity of thought or in legal contexts.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often treat the '-tion' ending as a noun; however, in this specific test-prep context, it is treated as a verb meaning 'to perform the act of obscuring.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of the root 'luc' (meaning light, as in lucid). Adding the prefix 'ob-' (against) creates a meaning of 'going against the light,' or making things dark and hard to see.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'ob' (over or against) and 'lucare' (to shine), meaning to shadow or block the light.

Modèles grammaticaux

transitive verb requiring a direct object often used in the passive voice (e.g., 'the data was oblucated') regular verb conjugation (-ed, -ing)
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Contexte culturel

Often used in political analysis to describe 'doublespeak' or rhetoric intended to hide unpopular truths from the public.

Quiz rapide

The corporate lawyer was accused of trying to ___ the contract's loopholes with complicated legal terminology.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : oblucate

Mots lis

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C1

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hypersalvure

C1

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macrovivcide

C1

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interphotoly

C1

To facilitate or engage in the interaction between separate systems or components using light-based signals or optical data exchange. This verb specifically describes the process of synchronizing or transferring information via photons across an interface.

overclamdom

C1

A state or condition of excessive silence, secretiveness, or refusal to communicate, often resulting in a breakdown of transparency or social connection. It describes an overwhelming degree of 'clamming up' or being emotionally and verbally unreachable.

univerbible

C1

Describes a concept, truth, or set of principles that is considered universally applicable and as authoritative as a sacred text. It suggests a singular, definitive guide that transcends specific cultural or disciplinary boundaries.

preprivsion

C1

To proactively allocate or configure resources, permissions, or digital infrastructure in advance of their actual requirement. This verb is primarily used in technical and organizational contexts to describe the preparation of a system for immediate use upon a specific trigger.

posttribate

C1

Describes a theological or theoretical position held by those who believe certain significant events occur after a period of intense trial or suffering. It is most commonly used in eschatology to refer to the belief that the Rapture occurs after the Great Tribulation.

oversolure

C1

A noun referring to the implementation of an unnecessarily complex, redundant, or excessive solution to a relatively simple problem. It describes a state of over-engineering where the resources or complexity involved far exceed the actual requirements of the situation.

disspirty

C1

Characterized by a lack of spirit, enthusiasm, or hope, typically occurring after a setback or disappointment. It describes a psychological state where one's morale is significantly dampened or discouraged.

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