The ancient text was so abstruse that even the most experienced linguists spent years trying to decipher its true meaning.
Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'abstruse'.

Answer: B. Esoteric

Correct Answer: b) Esoteric
Explanation: "Abstruse" means difficult to understand or obscure, which aligns closely with "esoteric" (intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge).

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