JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 35

Question 35

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in italics: The professor discussed a number of abstruse topics

  1. A.esoteric
  2. B.relevant
  3. C.irrelevant
  4. D.useful
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (esoteric)

Explanation

Abstruse means hard to understand, known only to a few; esoteric has the same meaning.