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obscurants

/əbˈskjʊərənts/ /ɒbˈskjʊərənts/

Meanings
noun
One who acts to confound or obfuscate; an obscurantist.

Examples :

"The obscurants in the debate deliberately used confusing jargon to hide their weak arguments. "
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Illustration obscurantist

obscurantist noun

/ɒbˈskjʊərəntɪst/ /əbˈskjʊərəntɪst/

A practitioner of obscurantism; an obscurant

"The professor was labeled an obscurantist because he deliberately used complex jargon to avoid explaining basic concepts to his students. "

Illustration sustainable

sustainable adjective

/səˈsteɪnəbəl/

Able to be sustained.

"Our family is trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle by reducing waste and using less energy. "

Illustration obfuscate

obfuscate verb

/ˈɒbfəskeɪt/ /ˈɑːbfəskeɪt/

To make dark; overshadow

"The thick fog started to obfuscate the mountain, making it difficult to see even its base. "

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arguments noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənts/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənts/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

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transparency noun

/tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /-ˈpæɹənsi/

The quality of being transparent; transparence.

"The school's new policy of complete transparency about grades helped students understand their progress better. "

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confusing verb

/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

"The complicated instructions for the new software program confused many of the employees. "

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scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Of, or having to do with science.

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

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management noun

/ˈmænədʒmənt/

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

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intellectual noun

/ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/

An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

"The intellectual presented a compelling argument for a new school policy. "

Illustration advancement

advancement noun

/ædˈvæns.mɛnt/

The act of advancing, ; promotion to a higher place or dignity

"the advancement of learning"

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

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deliberately adverb

/dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/

Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

"To avoid a fight, Sarah deliberately walked a different route to school today. "