C1 adjective Literário

obcelerious

/ˌɒbsəˈlɪəriəs/

Characterized by a hidden or deceptive swiftness; describing something that moves at a high speed despite appearing slow, stationary, or obscured from plain view.

Exemplos

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1

The 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.

2

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.

3

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
obcelerity
Verb
obcelerate
Advérbio
obceleriously
Adjetivo
obcelerious
Relacionado
obceleration
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Dica de memorização

Break it down: 'Ob-' (hidden/against) + 'celerity' (speed). It is 'obscure celerity.'

Quiz rápido

The predator's _______ approach allowed it to reach the prey without being detected.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: obcelerious

Exemplos

1

The obcelerious cat snatched the treat before I even saw its paw move.

everyday

The obcelerious cat snatched the treat before I even saw its paw move.

2

The committee noted the obcelerious progression of the policy changes, which caught many stakeholders off guard.

formal

The committee noted the obcelerious progression of the policy changes, which caught many stakeholders off guard.

3

Honestly, his obcelerious way of cleaning the room makes it look like magic.

informal

Honestly, his obcelerious way of cleaning the room makes it look like magic.

4

In fluid dynamics, an obcelerious current can be dangerous because its high velocity is not apparent on the surface.

academic

In fluid dynamics, an obcelerious current can be dangerous because its high velocity is not apparent on the surface.

5

The company achieved obcelerious growth by quietly dominating niche markets before competitors could react.

business

The company achieved obcelerious growth by quietly dominating niche markets before competitors could react.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
obcelerity
Verb
obcelerate
Advérbio
obceleriously
Adjetivo
obcelerious
Relacionado
obceleration

Colocações comuns

obcelerious movement hidden rapid movement
obcelerious growth unseen quick growth
obcelerious speed deceptive velocity
obcelerious transition quick but unnoticed change
obcelerious strike fast and stealthy attack

Frases Comuns

at an obcelerious pace

moving quickly but quietly

obcelerious nature

the quality of hidden speed

with obcelerious intent

acting with swift, hidden purpose

Frequentemente confundido com

obcelerious vs obsequious

Obsequious means overly submissive or fawning, while obcelerious refers to hidden speed.

obcelerious vs celerity

Celerity refers to simple speed or swiftness; obcelerious adds the nuance of that speed being deceptive or obscured.

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Notas de uso

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.

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Erros comuns

Learners often confuse the root with 'obscene' or 'obsolete'; remember that the core of the word comes from 'celerity' (speed).

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Dica de memorização

Break it down: 'Ob-' (hidden/against) + 'celerity' (speed). It is 'obscure celerity.'

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin prefix 'ob-' (over, toward, or against) and 'celer' (swift), following the morphological pattern of words like 'deleterious'.

Padrões gramaticais

Used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can be used in the comparative form (more obcelerious) or superlative (most obcelerious).
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Contexto cultural

Often appears in high-level aptitude tests or creative writing to provide a more precise descriptor for uncanny or stealthy speed.

Quiz rápido

The predator's _______ approach allowed it to reach the prey without being detected.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: obcelerious

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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