C1 verb Formal

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
oblucation
Verb
oblucate
Advérbio
oblucatorily
Adjetivo
oblucatory
Relacionado
oblucator
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Dica de memorização

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 rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: oblucate

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
oblucation
Verb
oblucate
Advérbio
oblucatorily
Adjetivo
oblucatory
Relacionado
oblucator

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

an attempt to oblucate

an attempt to oblucate

oblucate the waters

oblucate the waters

beyond oblucation

beyond oblucation

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: oblucate

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A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

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ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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