Choose the correct antonym for the word: Abstruse
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Easy
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Abstruse (Adjective) means difficult to understand; obscure.
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Example: The professor's lecture on quantum physics was too abstruse for the introductory class.
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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.