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Vocabulary in Context
Meaning of a word as used in the passage.
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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: