recondite
/ɹɪˈkɒndaɪt/
Group 4Difficulty 3/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Little known; abstruse GRE
Example in Context
The professor's lectures on the recondite details of tax law drew a small but devoted audience of students who found the subject fascinating.
Synonyms
obscuredeeparcane
Etymology
Refers to knowledge that is little known or obscure.
- reconditus (Latin) — hidden
Memory Aid
🕵️♂️Sounds like “recondite”
Imagine a detective looking for RECONDITIONED items in a hidden, dusty library — that's REcondite knowledge!
Visual Association
📚A scholar dusting off ancient, forgotten tomes in a dark corner of a library, revealing hidden wisdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “recondite” mean on the GRE?
recondite (adjective) means “Little known; abstruse”. The professor's lectures on the recondite details of tax law drew a small but devoted audience of students who found the subject fascinating.
How to remember “recondite” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “recondite” sounds like “recondite”. Imagine a detective looking for RECONDITIONED items in a hidden, dusty library — that's REcondite knowledge!
What are synonyms for “recondite”?
Common synonyms: obscure, deep, arcane.