GRE Word List

ABSTRUSE

difficult to comprehend : recondite

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

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WordMeaning
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
affirmationthe act of affirming
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy