abstruse
adjectiveDifficult to understand because of intellectual complexity or obscurity.
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nounAgreement or harmony between people or ideas.
analogy
nounA comparison that uses a relevant similarity to explain or understand something.
analysis
nounClose examination of parts, evidence, or relationships to understand a subject.
apparent
adjectiveClearly visible or understandable; also seeming true although the reality may differ.
Clearly evident
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apprehend
verbTo understand or perceive something; also to take someone into custody.
Understand
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assimilate
verbTo absorb new information or incorporate something into a larger whole.
astute
adjectiveQuick to notice and understand important details.
One word family: also includes astuteness.
Perceptive and practically wise
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