difficult to comprehend or understand; esoteric; arcane.

the state of being placed side by side, especially for the purposes of comparison and contrast.

an original model or pattern from which others are made or copied.

having little substance, support, or significance; flimsy; weak.

able to be upheld, affirmed, supported, or defended; logical.

able to contain a large amount; roomy.

to attack the reputation of; defame.

exceedingly particular or demanding especially in matters of detail; exacting.

to convince or coax with flattery; cajole.

No matter how much he __________ the boss, there was no chance of his getting a promotion.

In my __________ class, we learned how to trace words back to their roots.

The American writer Edgar Allan Poe is said to have created the __________ of the detective story, inspiring an entire genre of literature.

Even his __________ closet could not hold all his suits.

She was not particularly fond of organizing and keeping records, and so she appreciated an assistant who was __________.

You can see the differences clearly when the images are in __________.

If the enemy crosses the river, we will withdraw south to a __________ position.

Her __________ understanding of the course material did not prove sufficient for passing the final exam.

The professor's explanation was __________, and the students stared at him with incomprehension.

You should not __________ other people unless you want individuals to attack your reputation in retaliation.