Murky
mediumMER-kee
adjective
Definition
Dark and gloomy; not clear or transparent; unclear
Examples
“The murky water concealed what lay beneath.”
“The company's murky financial dealings raised concerns.”
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GRE Tip
Murky is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "turbid" or "opaque" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "clear".
Related GRE Words
opaque
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand
esoteric
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge
arcane
Understood by few; mysterious or secret
lucid
Expressed clearly; easy to understand
obscure
Not discovered or known about; uncertain
obfuscate
To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible
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