Difficult
Difficult adjective - Requiring considerable physical or mental effort.
Usage example: difficult questions on the exam that required analytical thinking
Nearby Word: difficulty
Elementary
Elementary adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.
Both words in one sentence
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In one episode of The Simpsons when the students at Springfield Elementary are taking a test, Lisa notes that all the answers have the same meaning, which makes it difficult for her to take.
Source: But Thou Must!
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