Question 193
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The novel's plot was so INTRICATE that I had to read it twice.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Intricate means having many detailed parts. Complicated means the same, and it explains the second reading.
Worth noting
Simple is the opposite. Intimate shares the first letters but means close and personal.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "intricate"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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