SAT words about clarity and obscurity.

existing in thought but not having physical existence

The concept of justice is abstract but essential.

the quality of being open to multiple interpretations; uncertainty

The ambiguity of the contract led to a legal dispute between the parties.

having more than one possible meaning; unclear

His ambiguous response left everyone wondering what he really meant.

open to more than one interpretation

The ambiguous statement confused everyone.

understood by only a few; mysterious or secret

The arcane rituals of the ancient society remained a mystery.

done openly without shame

His blatant disregard for rules was shocking.

logical and consistent; clear

She presented a coherent argument that convinced the jury.

to hide or keep secret

He tried to conceal his disappointment with a forced smile.

hidden from view; kept secret

The entrance was concealed behind a bookshelf.

kept from sight; hidden

The concealed weapon was discovered.

difficult to understand; bewildering

The confusing instructions made assembly nearly impossible.

standing out so as to be clearly visible

The conspicuous sign was easy to find.

not openly acknowledged or displayed

The covert operation was kept secret.

having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

She left a cryptic message that no one could understand.

able to be seen or recognized

There was no discernible difference.

causing confusion about position, direction, or situation

The maze was deliberately disorienting, with identical corridors at every turn.

to make something clear; to explain

The professor elucidated the complex theory for her students.

difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious

The enigmatic smile revealed nothing.

clearly seen or understood

It was evident that she was upset.

able to be explained or accounted for

The phenomenon is entirely explicable through basic physics.

stated clearly and in detail

The contract contains explicit terms and conditions.

revealed or uncovered; left unprotected or vulnerable

The investigation exposed widespread corruption within the organization.

confused and distorted

The garbled transmission was impossible to understand.

kept out of sight; concealed

The hidden treasure remained undiscovered for centuries.

the action of concealing something or oneself

The cat was hiding under the bed during the thunderstorm.

impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand

The dense jungle was nearly impenetrable without proper equipment.

so slight as to be impossible to perceive

The change was almost imperceptible.

implied though not directly expressed

There was an implicit understanding between the partners.

expressed in an unclear way; hard to understand

The witness gave an incoherent account of events.

not able to be understood

The professor's lecture was incomprehensible to beginners.

not clearly visible or noticeable

He tried to remain inconspicuous in the crowd.

the quality of not being easily noticed or attracting attention

The spy's inconspicuousness allowed him to blend into any crowd.

impossible to read or understand

The ancient manuscript was written in an indecipherable script.

not clear or sharply defined; vague

The figure in the fog was indistinct and hard to identify.

unable to be explained or accounted for

The inexplicable disappearance baffled investigators for years.

unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence

Trust is an intangible asset that takes years to build.

unable to be touched or grasped

Trust is an intangible asset.

able to be understood

Please speak in a way that is intelligible to non-experts.

existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or dormant

Her latent artistic talent emerged after she took a painting class.

expressed clearly; easy to understand

His lucid explanation made the complex topic accessible.

to display or show clearly; to become apparent or evident

Her anxiety began to manifest as physical symptoms like headaches and insomnia.

clear or obvious to the eye or mind

Her manifest joy was contagious.

dark and gloomy; not clear

The murky water concealed dangers.

vague or ill-defined

The nebulous plan lacked specifics.

to make unclear or confusing

The politician tried to obfuscate the issue with technical jargon.

not clearly understood or easily seen; not well-known

The professor specialized in obscure medieval manuscripts.

not clearly expressed or easily understood

The obscure reference confused readers.

easily perceived or understood; clear and evident

It was obvious from her expression that she was disappointed.

not transparent; difficult to understand

The opaque glass provided privacy while still allowing light through.

done or shown openly

There was no overt sign of conflict.

in an open and observable manner; not secretly

The company overtly discriminated against older workers.

able to be touched or felt

The tension in the room was palpable.

easily recognizable; obvious

His patent dishonesty fooled no one.

easily understood; clear

Her pellucid prose made complex ideas accessible.

to make known something previously secret or unknown

The investigation will reveal the truth about what happened.

inclined to conceal feelings and intentions; not open or forthcoming

He became secretive about his whereabouts after the incident.

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; not obvious

There was a subtle change in her attitude after the meeting.

perceptible by touch; clear and definite

We need tangible evidence before making accusations.

allowing light to pass through so objects can be seen clearly; open and honest

The company promised to be transparent about its financial dealings.

easy to perceive; obvious

His transparent lies convinced no one.

not open to more than one interpretation

The instructions were unambiguous.

not able to be mistaken for anything else; very distinctive

The unmistakable sound of thunder signaled the approaching storm.

not conspicuous or attracting attention; subtle

The security cameras were designed to be unobtrusive and blend into the decor.

of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning

His vague response left everyone wondering what he actually meant.

not openly stated or declared

His veiled criticism hurt her feelings.

producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; intensely bright

She gave such a vivid description that we could picture the scene perfectly.

producing powerful feelings or clear images

She had vivid memories of childhood.