obtuse

"My sister approached the problem intellectually, considering all the angles and possible solutions before making a decision. "

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

"Addressing the crowd, the speaker cleared his throat and began his speech. "

"What is your question?"

"The school auditorium was packed with students for the annual talent show. "

"The route to the library was circuitous, taking us through several side streets instead of the main road. "

"In biology class, we learned that technically, even fruits are vegetables because vegetables are any plant. "

"The teacher used the microphone to project her voice clearly to all the students in the large classroom. "

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

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