opaque
/əʊˈpeɪk/
Group 4Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Not able to be seen through; not transparent; hard to understand GRE
Example in Context
The company's opaque financial disclosures made it impossible for investors to assess the true risks associated with the investment.
Synonyms
unclearmurkycloudy
Etymology
Literally means 'dark' or 'not allowing light to pass through' — hard to see through.
- opacus (Latin) — dark
Memory Aid
🌑Sounds like “oh peak”
When you say 'OH, PEAK' at a dark window, you realize you can’t see anything — it’s OPAQUE!
Visual Association
🔮A mysterious dark fog covering a window, completely hiding what’s inside.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “opaque” mean on the GRE?
opaque (adjective) means “Not able to be seen through; not transparent; hard to understand”. The company's opaque financial disclosures made it impossible for investors to assess the true risks associated with the investment.
How to remember “opaque” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “opaque” sounds like “oh peak”. When you say 'OH, PEAK' at a dark window, you realize you can’t see anything — it’s OPAQUE!
What are synonyms for “opaque”?
Common synonyms: unclear, murky, cloudy.