GRE Vocabulary Essentials

Difficult to understand; obscure. Example: "The professor's abstruse lecture confused most students."

Departing from the normal or usual; deviant. Example: "His aberrant behavior concerned his colleagues."

Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true; arrogantly assertive. Example: "His dogmatic approach left no room for debate."

Having or showing great knowledge or learning. Example: "The erudite scholar published numerous research papers."

Using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude. Example: "His laconic reply was simply 'No.'"