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    Question

    Each of the following questions presents a word in

    bold, followed by three sentences using that word. The word may be used correctly or incorrectly in each sentence. Select which sentence(s) use the word correctly by marking the option that corresponds to your answer. Obfuscate I. The politicianтАЩs jargon obfuscated the real issues, leaving voters confused. II. The artist hoped her abstract paintings would obfuscate viewers, making the emotions clearer and more accessible. III. The clear instructions were meant to obfuscate the process and prevent mistakes.
    A Only (I) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both (I) and (III) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only (III) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both (I) and (II) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All (I), (II), and (III) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Obfuscate means to confuse or obscure, making something unclear. I is correct: jargon confused voters. II and III are incorrect: art did not hide emotion (opposite intent); clear instructions do not obscure processтАФmisuse.

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