arcane
understood by only a few; mysterious
Word origin: From Latin arcanus, secret, from arca chest or box.
Arcane in a sentence
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The manual was filled with arcane jargon only specialists could follow.
Mastering the software required learning an arcane set of commands documented nowhere in the manual.
Using “arcane” well
Arcane describes knowledge understood by only a few initiates, with a connotation of mystery or secrecy. It stresses limited access more than sheer difficulty.
More GRE words starting with A
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departing from what is normal or expected
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
to regard with strong disgust or hatred
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