Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the correct antonym for the word: Abstruse

Options:

Easy

Obscure

Cryptic

Mysterious

Correct Answer:

Easy

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Easy

  • Abstruse (Adjective) means difficult to understand; obscure.

    • Example: The professor's lecture on quantum physics was too abstruse for the introductory class.

  • Easy (Adjective) means achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties. This is the direct opposite in meaning.

  • Obscure, Cryptic, and Mysterious are all close synonyms of abstruse, as they all imply difficulty in understanding, hidden meaning, or complexity.