Antonyms — Select the option most nearly opposite to ‘‘OBSCURE’’ (clarity vs. opacity in meaning).

Difficulty: Easy

Implicit
Obnoxious
Explicit
Pedantic

Correct Answer: Explicit

Explanation:

Given data

Word: OBSCURE = not clear; vague; unknown
Options: Implicit; Obnoxious; Explicit; Pedantic

Concept/Approach
The direct clarity antonym is 'Explicit' = clearly and fully expressed; leaving no room for doubt.

Why the other options are not antonyms
Implicit: implied; not stated directly — often paired with explicit, but not the opposite of 'obscure' in standard antonym questions.Obnoxious: unpleasant; unrelated to clarity.Pedantic: overly concerned with minor details; again not clarity vs. obscurity.

Usage
Obscure instructions ↔ explicit instructions.

Final Answer
Explicit

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