arduous
/ˈɑːrdʒuəs/
ar · du · ous
ˈɑːr · dʒu · əs
English Definition
adj. involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Significado en Español
arduo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
gian khổ, vất vả
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ard (enthusiastic) + uous (adjective suffix)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym of “arduous”? The climb up the mountain was very arduous.
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A
easy
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B
quick
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C
strenuous
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D
leisurely
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C — strenuous.
“arduous” means adj. involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Common questions about “arduous”
What does “arduous” mean?
arduous — adj. involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.. In Chinese: 艰巨的，繁重的.
How do you pronounce “arduous”?
arduous is pronounced /ˈɑːrdʒuəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ar · du · ous.
Is “arduous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. arduous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “arduous”?
ard (enthusiastic) + uous (adjective suffix)
