The software engineer found the legacy code convoluted, requiring several days just to trace the logic of functions that a clearer design would have made immediately apparent.
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readingAs used in the text, what does the word "convoluted" most nearly mean?
A
simple
B
complicated
C
elegant
D
short
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The passage describes needing "several days just to trace the logic" and contrasts with "clearer design." "Complicated" captures this sense of unnecessary complexity.
Choice A is incorrect because "simple" contradicts needing days to understand. Choice C is incorrect because "elegant" contradicts the need for clearer design. Choice D is incorrect because "short" refers to length, not complexity.