Choose the word that is closest in meaning to esoteric
The scientist's theory was initially met with _________, but later gained widespread acclaim after consistent experimental validation.
Let \( D = \begin{vmatrix} n & n^2 & n^3 \\ n^2 & n^3 & n^5 \\ 1 & 2 & 3 \end{vmatrix} \). Then \( \lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{M_{11} + C_{33}}{(M_{13})^2} \) is: