pro-ZAY-ik
(adjective) Lacking poetic beauty; straightforward or dull.
His prosaic description of the event missed the emotional impact entirely.
Fun Fact
From the same root as “prose,” prosaic was once a neutral word. Now, it’s often a subtle critique—used when something feels flat, unimaginative, or just plain practical. A prosaic solution might work, but it won’t inspire headlines.
OB-fuh-skayt
(verb) To make something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand.
The report’s dense jargon seemed designed to obfuscate the real issues rather than address them.
From Latin obfuscare, meaning “to darken” or “to obscure.”
Fun Fact
In rhetoric and politics, obfuscation is practically an art form. Speakers may bury simple ideas beneath complex language or overwhelming detail to steer attention away from uncomfortable truths. Psychologists note that obfuscation often taps into cognitive overload—when your brain is juggling too much information, clarity slips away. The word perfectly captures that foggy moment when meaning hides behind shadows.
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