Question 225
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The ARDUOUS climb to the fort took the whole day.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Arduous means needing great effort. Strenuous means the same.
Worth noting
Ardent looks alike but means passionate. Easy is the opposite.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "arduous"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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