adjective · Hard SAT word

    Abstruse

    difficult to understand

    Abstruse in a sentence

    The abstruse mathematical theorem required years of study to understand.

    Synonyms for abstruse

    Antonyms for abstruse

    • simple
    • clear
    • obvious

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    Vocabulary like abstruse appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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