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grueling

/ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/
gru · el · ing ˈɡruː · əl · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. extremely tiring or demanding
中文释义
累垮人的，艰巨的
Significado en Español
agotador, extenuante
한국어 뜻
지치게 하는, 힘든
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mệt mỏi, vất vả
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Example Sentence

The marathon was a grueling race.

马拉松是一项艰巨的比赛。

Synonyms
exhausting tough
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
gruel(porridge, cooked for a long time)+ing
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “grueling”: After running the marathon, the athletes found the experience to be quite grueling.

  1. A easy
  2. B exhausting
  3. C boring
  4. D quick
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B — exhausting. “grueling” means adj. extremely tiring or demanding

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ marathon left even the fittest runners completely exhausted.

  1. A easy
  2. B relaxing
  3. C grueling
  4. D effortless
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C — grueling. “grueling” means adj. extremely tiring or demanding

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Common questions about “grueling”

What does “grueling” mean?

grueling — adj. extremely tiring or demanding. In Chinese: 累垮人的，艰巨的.

How do you pronounce “grueling”?

grueling is pronounced /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: gru · el · ing.

How do you use “grueling” in a sentence?

The marathon was a grueling race. (马拉松是一项艰巨的比赛。)

What are synonyms for “grueling”?

exhausting, tough — all close in meaning to grueling (adj. extremely tiring or demanding).

Is “grueling” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. grueling appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “grueling”?

gruel(porridge, cooked for a long time)+ing

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