Involved
mediumNeutral tonein-VOLVD
adjective
Definition
Complicated or difficult to understand; intricate
Memory hook
IN-VOLVED: wrapped up in complexity — on GRE means complicated and intricate (not just participating).
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Examples
“The involved plot confused many readers.”
“His involved explanation only added to the confusion.”
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“The ______ plot confused many readers.”
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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
convoluted
extremely complex and intricate; hard to follow
tortuous
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex
elusive
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
enigma
A puzzling person or thing; something mysterious or inexplicable
extricate
to free from a difficulty or entanglement
flounder
To struggle clumsily or helplessly; to be in serious difficulty
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