Word # obfuscate

* Part of Speech — Verb.

* Adjective — obfuscatory.

* Noun — obfuscation.

The word obfuscate means to —

* To make something obscure.

* To make someone confused.

* Pronunciation —

* Ob as in obstruction.

* fus as in fussy.

* cate as in educate.

* Sentences —

* Write the answer clearly, don't obfuscate the answer. (Verb)

* I am not satisfied with your obfuscatory comments; it will be better if you state it clearly. (Adjective)

* The new invention has obfuscated me, I am surprised indeed! (Verb, to make someone confused)

* Synonyms — blur, bewilder, puzzle, confuse, make something unclear, obscure, etc.

* Antonyms — make something prominent, conspicuous, etc

Idom#on a shoestring

* Meaning —

* With limited financial means.

* Sentences —

* While his brother was made of money , he was on a shoestring. (With limited financial means)

* Made of money — rich.

* Her success is a feast for the eyes as one day she lived on a shoestring. (With limited financial means)

* Feast for the eyes — pleasurable sight.

* She has memory like sieve; she can't recall the days when the old woman lived on a shoestring. (With limited financial means)

* Memory like sieve — poor memory..

Phrasal verb #Pass by

* Meaning —

* Overlook.

* Sentences —

* He was kind enough to pass by my faults. (overlook)

* He is too vigilant to pass by your mistakes. (Overlook)

* She won't pass by their faults. (Overlook)