Abstruse
adjectiveGREHard
Definition
difficult to understand; obscure
Example Usage
"The professor's abstruse theories confused students."
Synonyms
obscurecomplexesotericrecondite
Antonyms
clearsimple
Tags
#gre#gmat#adjective#gre#hard
How to Use "Abstruse"
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Context
This word is commonly used in GRE contexts. It's a hard level word.
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In Writing
Use "Abstruse" to make your writing more precise. It works well in formal and academic contexts.
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Remember
Associate "Abstruse" with its synonyms: obscure, complex, esoteric. This helps with recall.
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