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Vocabulary in Context

Meaning of a word as used in the passage.

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  • Q1 · Vocabulary in Context · EASY

    In the sentence 'The scientist's theory was so esoteric that only specialists in the field could comprehend its implications,' the word 'esoteric' most nearly means:

  • Q2 · Vocabulary in Context · HARD

    In the sentence 'The politician's obfuscation of the facts made it nearly impossible for voters to discern the truth about the scandal,' the word 'obfuscation' most nearly means:

  • Q3 · Vocabulary in Context · MEDIUM

    In the passage 'The committee's report was criticized for its pedantic focus on minor procedural details while ignoring substantive policy issues,' the word 'pedantic' most nearly means:

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