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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2025 (Model questions) Question 1

Question 1

Synonyms

Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the word in italics: The professor tried to obfuscate the issue by giving vague explanations.

  1. A.clarify
  2. B.confuse
  3. C.simplify
  4. D.conclude
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (confuse)

Explanation

To obfuscate is to make something unclear on purpose, so it means to confuse.