- Step 1: Define the word. "Obscure" means unclear, hidden, or not well-known.
- Step 2: Compare with options. Option (1) "Clear" is an antonym. Option (2) "Hidden" aligns with being unclear or concealed. Option (3) "Prominent" means well-known, opposite to obscure. Option (4) "Simple" is unrelated.
- Step 3: Verify synonym. "Hidden" matches the sense of being obscure or concealed.
- Step 4: Eliminate distractors. Clear, prominent, and simple do not fit.
- Step 5: Conclusion. Option (2) is correct.