SAT words about difficulty and complexity.

difficult to understand; obscure

The philosopher's abstruse writings challenged scholars.

easy to approach, reach, or use

The new building design makes all facilities accessible to people with disabilities.

understood by few; mysterious or secret

The arcane rituals were known only to initiates.

requiring great effort; difficult and tiring

The arduous climb to the mountain summit took twelve hours.

involving strenuous effort; difficult

The arduous journey tested their endurance.

causing difficulty or discomfort; clumsy

There was an awkward silence after the controversial comment.

confusing or perplexing

The bewildering array of options overwhelmed shoppers.

excessively complicated and difficult to understand

The byzantine regulations confused everyone.

the state of having many interconnected parts

The complexity of the issue requires careful analysis.

to make something more difficult or complex

Additional requirements will only complicate the approval process.

consisting of many interconnecting parts; difficult to understand

The instructions were too complicated for most users to follow.

extremely complex and difficult to follow

The convoluted plot confused many readers.

seeming difficult to deal with

The daunting task required months of work.

easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling

The delicate porcelain vase required extra padding during shipping.

requiring much skill, effort, or attention

Medical school is a demanding program that requires years of dedication.

without difficulty or effort; readily

She easily solved the puzzle that had stumped everyone else.

requiring no physical or mental effort

Her effortless grace impressed the judges.

relating to the basic elements; simple

The course covers elementary principles of chemistry.

difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to remember or define

The elusive butterfly evaded capture despite our best efforts.

intended for or understood by only a few

The lecture covered esoteric topics in physics.

appearing easy or effortless; superficial or oversimplified

His facile explanation failed to address the complexity of the issue.

easily achieved; superficial

His facile explanations ignored the real complexity.

possible and practical to accomplish; likely to succeed

The engineers determined that the project was technically feasible.

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively powerful

The team faced a formidable opponent.

to struggle or wrestle with something; to try to deal with a difficult problem

Scientists continue to grapple with the complexities of climate change.

extremely tiring and demanding

The grueling training program lasted six months.

not having all the necessary parts; unfinished

The application was rejected because it was incomplete.

too great to be overcome; impossible to surmount

The team faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles but persevered.

too great to be overcome

The obstacles seemed insurmountable at first.

very complicated or detailed; having many interconnected parts

The watchmaker carefully assembled the intricate mechanism.

very complicated or detailed

The intricate design took months to complete.

like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing

The labyrinthine bureaucracy frustrated applicants.

characterized by subtle distinctions or variations

The debate requires a nuanced understanding of both sides of the issue.

involving heavy obligation; burdensome

The onerous regulations made business difficult.

causing confusion or bewilderment

The perplexing puzzle took hours to solve.

dealing with obscure subject matter

The recondite references went over most readers' heads.

involving or limited to basic principles; at an early stage of development

He has only a rudimentary understanding of computer programming.

involving basic principles; elementary

He had only rudimentary knowledge of the subject.

easily understood or done; not elaborate or complicated

The instructions were simple enough for anyone to follow.

in a straightforward or plain manner; merely; just

I simply wanted to help, nothing more.

having refined worldly knowledge; highly developed and complex

The sophisticated technology allows for precise measurements.

uncomplicated and easy to understand; honest and direct

The solution to the problem was surprisingly straightforward.

easy to understand; uncomplicated

The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.

striving to achieve something in the face of difficulty

Many small businesses are struggling to survive.

physically or mentally demanding

The taxing work schedule left her exhausted.