understood by a small group
His esoteric philosophy was understood by only his closest followers.
Vocabulary like esoteric 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.
use ambiguous language; be deliberately unclear in order to mislead
completely destroy or eliminate
wear away; become ground down or deteriorate
unpredictable in behavior
containing mistakes or errors
scholarly; having or showing profound knowledge
deep scholarly knowledge
avoid; avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
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