Question
The professor's erudite lectures on astrophysics were a challenge for even the most advanced students in the class.
Directions: 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.Solution
The word "erudite" means having or showing extensive knowledge acquired through reading and study. Therefore, option D, which means scholarly or knowledgeable, is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect as "erudite" means the opposite of lacking knowledge or intelligence. Option B is incorrect as "erudite" does not imply being curious or inquisitive. Option C is incorrect as it suggests that "erudite" means complex or intricate, which is not necessarily true. Option E is incorrect as "erudite" has nothing to do with being disorganized or confused.
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