GRE Word List

ABSTRUSE

difficult to comprehend : recondite

The meaning of the word abstruse is difficult to comprehend : recondite.

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WordMeaning
impedimentsomething that impedes
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
nutritiousnourishing
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken