Question
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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.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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