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    Question

    Fill in the blank with the most suitable option.

    The scholar’s latest treatise, while undeniably erudite, has been widely criticized for being ___________; it assumes a depth of prior knowledge that renders it inaccessible to all but the most specialized experts in the field.
    A derivative Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B tenuous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C egalitarian Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D comprehensive Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E esoteric Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentence says the treatise is inaccessible except to specialized experts. Esoteric means “understandable only by a small, specialized group.” → Perfect fit. A. derivative — unoriginal; copied from others. B. tenuous — weak or lacking substance. C. egalitarian — promoting equality for all. D. comprehensive — complete; covering everything. E. esoteric — understood by only a few specialists.

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