ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Hard
The ancient philosopher's writings were often <b>abstruse</b>, requiring extensive study to comprehend.
- AClear
- BSimple
- CObvious
- DObscure
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Correct answer: D. Obscure
Abstruse means difficult to understand; obscure. Obscure is a direct synonym, while the other options are antonyms.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Clear means easy to perceive, understand, or interpret, an antonym.
- B. Simple means easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty, an antonym.
- C. Obvious means easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent, an antonym.
Abstruse
Difficult to understand; obscure.
- Often used to describe complex philosophical, scientific, or artistic concepts.
- Implies a level of intellectual difficulty beyond casual comprehension.
- Suggests a need for specialized knowledge or intense concentration.
Memory trick: ABSTRUSe concepts are like ABSTRact puzzles.