In the sentence, 'The scientist’s explanation was extremely abstruse', what is a synonym of the word 'abstruse'?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Complicated.
Given word: Abstruse
Meaning: Difficult to understand; obscure
Example: The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was abstruse for most students.
Synonym: Complicated
Meaning: Difficult to understand; complex
Example: The scientist’s explanation was extremely complicated.
Meaning of the other words:
Obvious – Easy to perceive or understand; clear
Clear – Easy to understand; not difficult
Concise – Brief and to the point; does not imply difficulty
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.