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abstruse

/əbˈstɹuːs/ /æbˈstɹus/

Meanings
adjective
Difficult to comprehend or understand.

Examples :

"The professor's lecture on quantum physics was so abstruse that most of the students were completely lost. "
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Illustration concealed

concealed verb

/kənˈsiːld/

To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.

"He tried to conceal the truth about his health."

Illustration treasure

treasure noun

/ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/

A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.

"The old pirate's treasure chest contained gold coins and jewels. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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comprehend verb

/kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd/

To include, comprise; to contain.

"The school curriculum comprehends many subjects, including math, science, and history. "

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lecture noun

/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/

A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

"During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture."

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completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

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quantum noun

[ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] /ˈkwɒntəm/ /ˈkwɑntəm/

The total amount of something; quantity.

"The student received a small quantum of extra credit for participating in class. "

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contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

Illustration professor

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

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physics noun

/ˈfɪz.ɪks/

A medicine or drug, especially a cathartic or purgative.

"The doctor prescribed a physics to help her patient with indigestion. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "