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General Aptitude
Verbal Aptitude
QB_PH_GA_003: Verbal Aptitude
Question Statement
Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate word: The scientist's theory was so ________ that even experts in the field found it challenging to comprehend.
### Step-by-Step Derivation & Verification: 1. **Context Clue Analysis**: The sentence connects a theory's attribute to the outcome: 'even experts in the field found it challenging to comprehend'. 2. **Vocabulary Definitions**: - *Abstruse*: Difficult to understand; obscure. - *Lucid*: Clear, transparent, easy to comprehend (Antonym). - *Plausible*: Seeming reasonable or probable. - *Pedestrian*: Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull. 3. **Conclusion**: 'Abstruse' logically completes the sentence. Option (A) is correct.