Involved
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adjective
Definition
Complicated or difficult to understand; intricate
Examples
“The involved plot confused many readers.”
“His involved explanation only added to the confusion.”
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GRE Tip
Involved is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "intricate" or "convoluted" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "simple".
Related GRE Words
tortuous
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex
elusive
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
flounder
To struggle clumsily or helplessly; to be in serious difficulty
enigma
A puzzling person or thing; something mysterious or inexplicable
arduous
Requiring great effort; difficult and tiring
abstruse
Difficult to understand; obscure
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