obfuscate
Pronunciation
Verb
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To make something unclear or difficult to understand, often deliberately.
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Which word fits the gap? "The report seemed designed to _____ rather than explain the findings."
Answer: obfuscate
In your own words, what does "obfuscate" mean?
To make something unclear or difficult to understand, often deliberately.
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