Which term means unclear; clouded; partially hidden; hard to understand?

• A. Indifferent
• B. Apathy
• C. Obscure
• D. Heed

Answer: (C)

Understanding how a word describes clarity helps you pick the right term. The word that means unclear, clouded, partially hidden, or hard to understand is obscure. It captures the sense that something isn’t transparent or easy to grasp—like an obscure passage whose meaning isn’t immediately evident because it’s hidden in complex phrasing or due to intentional vagueness. A good example: “The author’s argument became obscure as the prose grew more tangled.”

Other options don’t fit this sense. Indifferent describes a lack of interest or concern, not a lack of clarity. Apathy is similar—an overall lack of interest or emotion. Heed means to pay attention to or notice something, which is about attention, not obscurity.