Arduous

adjective · SAT

Meaning: Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult.

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Which choice best matches the meaning of “arduous”?

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A) Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult.. “Arduous” means: Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult.

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very dry, with little rainfall

showing constant, careful attention and hard work

waste away or become weaker through lack of use

so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring

a preference or prejudice that prevents fair, objective judgment

concise and exact use of words

a feeling of friendship and trust among people who spend time or work together

shrewd and careful, especially in business or money matters