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    Question

    The author's writing style is often abstruse , making it

    difficult for some readers to understand his ideas. Directions (8-12): In the following question, a sentence with one word highlighted followed by five options suggesting its meaning have been given. Choose the option that correctly indicates the meaning of the highlighted word.
    A engaging Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ambiguous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C simple Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D obscure Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E expressive Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word "abstruse" means difficult to understand or comprehend, and its closest synonym is "obscure." The other options do not match the meaning of the word in the given sentence.

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