GRE General TestVerbal ReasoningMedium
A client, seeking to understand the implications of a new tax law, asked their financial advisor for clarification. The advisor, known for his ability to explain complex regulations in an accessible manner, provided a ______ overview that demystified the intricate legal jargon for the client.
- Aobscure
- Babstruse
- Clucid
- Dconvoluted
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Correct answer: C. lucid
The advisor is known for explaining 'complex regulations in an accessible manner' and 'demystified the intricate legal jargon'. This implies the overview was clear and easy to understand. 'Lucid' means expressed clearly; easy to understand, which fits this description.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 'Obscure' means not discovered or known about; uncertain, which contradicts the idea of clarification and demystification.
- B. 'Abstruse' means difficult to understand; obscure, which is the opposite of accessible and demystifying.
- D. 'Convoluted' means extremely complex and difficult to follow, which is the opposite of accessible and demystifying.
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