esoteric
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Understood or of interest to only a small, specialized group of people.
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Which word fits the gap? "The seminar covered some fairly _____ topics in number theory."
Answer: esoteric
In your own words, what does "esoteric" mean?
Understood or of interest to only a small, specialized group of people.
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