obcelerious
Characterized by a hidden or deceptive swiftness; describing something that moves at a high speed despite appearing slow, stationary, or obscured from plain view.
예시
3 / 5The obcelerious cat snatched the treat before I even saw its paw move.
The obcelerious cat snatched the treat before I even saw its paw move.
The committee noted the obcelerious progression of the policy changes, which caught many stakeholders off guard.
The committee noted the obcelerious progression of the policy changes, which caught many stakeholders off guard.
Honestly, his obcelerious way of cleaning the room makes it look like magic.
Honestly, his obcelerious way of cleaning the room makes it look like magic.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Break it down: 'Ob-' (hidden/against) + 'celerity' (speed). It is 'obscure celerity.'
빠른 퀴즈
The predator's _______ approach allowed it to reach the prey without being detected.
정답!
정답은: obcelerious
예시
The obcelerious cat snatched the treat before I even saw its paw move.
everydayThe obcelerious cat snatched the treat before I even saw its paw move.
The committee noted the obcelerious progression of the policy changes, which caught many stakeholders off guard.
formalThe committee noted the obcelerious progression of the policy changes, which caught many stakeholders off guard.
Honestly, his obcelerious way of cleaning the room makes it look like magic.
informalHonestly, his obcelerious way of cleaning the room makes it look like magic.
In fluid dynamics, an obcelerious current can be dangerous because its high velocity is not apparent on the surface.
academicIn fluid dynamics, an obcelerious current can be dangerous because its high velocity is not apparent on the surface.
The company achieved obcelerious growth by quietly dominating niche markets before competitors could react.
businessThe company achieved obcelerious growth by quietly dominating niche markets before competitors could react.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
at an obcelerious pace
moving quickly but quietly
obcelerious nature
the quality of hidden speed
with obcelerious intent
acting with swift, hidden purpose
자주 혼동되는 단어
Obsequious means overly submissive or fawning, while obcelerious refers to hidden speed.
Celerity refers to simple speed or swiftness; obcelerious adds the nuance of that speed being deceptive or obscured.
사용 참고사항
This word is primarily found in specialized vocabulary tests or literary contexts to describe motion that is faster than it seems. It is not common in standard spoken English and should be used when the 'stealth' of the speed is important.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often confuse the root with 'obscene' or 'obsolete'; remember that the core of the word comes from 'celerity' (speed).
암기 팁
Break it down: 'Ob-' (hidden/against) + 'celerity' (speed). It is 'obscure celerity.'
어원
Derived from the Latin prefix 'ob-' (over, toward, or against) and 'celer' (swift), following the morphological pattern of words like 'deleterious'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
Often appears in high-level aptitude tests or creative writing to provide a more precise descriptor for uncanny or stealthy speed.
빠른 퀴즈
The predator's _______ approach allowed it to reach the prey without being detected.
정답!
정답은: obcelerious
관련 단어
butter
B2Butter is a solid dairy product produced by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk to separate the fat from the liquid. It is widely used as a spread, a cooking medium, and a key ingredient in baking due to its high fat content and rich flavor profile.
antarctic
B2Relating to the South Pole or the regions surrounding it. It is primarily used to describe the climate, geography, or wildlife found in the Earth's southernmost areas.
brownie
B2A brownie is a small, square or rectangular chocolate baked treat that has a texture between a cake and a soft cookie. It is known for its rich cocoa flavor and often contains additional ingredients like nuts, chocolate chips, or frosting.
digital
B2Relating to or using computer technology and the internet to store or process information as discrete binary digits. It is often used to describe modern electronic systems as opposed to traditional analog ones.
bright
B2Refers to something reflecting or emitting a large amount of light, or figuratively, to a person who is highly intelligent and quick-witted. In academic and professional contexts, it often describes someone with high potential for success or a promising outlook.
printing
B2The process of producing text or images on paper or other materials using a machine, typically a printer or a press. It can also refer to the act of writing letters separately and clearly by hand rather than using cursive or joined-up writing.
approach
C1A systematic way of dealing with something or a specific perspective taken when addressing a problem or task. It can also refer to the physical act of moving nearer to someone or something in distance or time.
technology
B2The practical application of scientific knowledge to solve problems or invent useful tools and systems. It encompasses everything from simple hand tools to complex computers and machinery used in modern industry.
source
C1A place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained. In an academic context, it refers to a book, article, or person that provides information or evidence used in research or reporting.
biological
B2Relating to biology or living organisms and their processes. It is also used to describe a parent who is related by blood rather than by adoption.
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