The philosopher's arguments were often abstruse, requiring readers to grapple with dense theoretical frameworks before they could hope to understand her central claims.
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readingAs used in the text, what does the word "abstruse" most nearly mean?
A
simple
B
brief
C
obscure
D
popular
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The passage describes needing to "grapple with dense theoretical frameworks." "Obscure" means difficult to understand, fitting this challenging complexity.
Choice A is incorrect because "simple" contradicts dense frameworks. Choice B is incorrect because "brief" refers to length, not difficulty. Choice D is incorrect because "popular" doesn't address comprehensibility.