The philosopher's treatise was criticized for its obfuscatory prose, which seemed designed more to impress readers with its difficulty than to communicate ideas with clarity.
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readingAs used in the text, what does the word "obfuscatory" most nearly mean?
A
clarifying
B
brief
C
confusing
D
popular
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The passage criticizes prose designed to "impress with difficulty" rather than "communicate with clarity." "Confusing" captures this quality of deliberately making things unclear.
Choice A is incorrect because "clarifying" is the opposite of the criticism. Choice B is incorrect because "brief" refers to length, not clarity. Choice D is incorrect because "popular" doesn't address comprehensibility.