abstruse
/əbˈstruːs/
ab · struse
əb · ˈstruːs
English Definition
adj. difficult to understand or comprehend
Significado en Español
abstruso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khó hiểu, thâm thúy
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ab(leave)+struse(meaning ''thrusting'')→not pushing it in front→difficult to understand
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “abstruse”?
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A
simple
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B
complex
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C
clear
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D
easy
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B — complex.
“abstruse” means adj. difficult to understand or comprehend
Common questions about “abstruse”
What does “abstruse” mean?
abstruse — adj. difficult to understand or comprehend. In Chinese: 难懂的，深奥的.
How do you pronounce “abstruse”?
abstruse is pronounced /əbˈstruːs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ab · struse.
Is “abstruse” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. abstruse appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abstruse”?
ab(leave)+struse(meaning ''thrusting'')→not pushing it in front→difficult to understand
