English
Reading Comprehension
Passage: "The author's prose, though admired by critics for its complexity, was often criticized by general readers as needlessly convoluted." Question: As used in the passage, "convoluted" most nearly means —
Explanation
The context contrasts critics who admire complexity with general readers who find it 'needlessly' difficult — 'convoluted' fits 'excessively complicated.'
Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Series
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