The teacher gave an oblique hint about the upcoming test, so we had to think carefully to understand it.
synonyms
indirectvagueevasive
word origin — from Latin 'obliquus', meaning 'slanting, sloping'
oblique, credulous, prolific, itinerant, salient: meanings and examples
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oblique · adjective/əˈbliːk/
not explicit or done in a direct way
The teacher gave an oblique hint about the upcoming test, so we had to think carefully to understand it.
Synonyms: indirect, vague, evasive
Origin: from Latin 'obliquus', meaning 'slanting, sloping'
credulous · adjective/ˈkrɛdʒələs/
having or showing too great a readiness to believe things
The credulous man believed every story he heard without asking questions.
Synonyms: gullible, naive, trusting
Origin: from Latin 'credulus', meaning 'believing' or 'trusting'
prolific · adjective/prəˈlɪfɪk/
producing abundant results or offspring
The prolific author wrote many best-selling books every year.
Synonyms: fruitful, productive, abundant
Origin: from Latin 'prolificus', from 'proles' meaning 'offspring' and 'facere' meaning 'to make or do'
itinerant · adjective/aɪˈtɪnərənt/
traveling from place to place
The itinerant workers move from farm to farm during the harvest season.
Synonyms: traveling, wandering, nomadic
Origin: Latin 'itinerans', from 'itineris' meaning 'journey'
salient · adjective/ˈseɪ.lɪ.ənt/
most noticeable or important
The salient features of the plan are easy to understand.
Synonyms: prominent, noticeable, significant
Origin: from Latin 'salientem', meaning 'leaping' or 'jumping'