strenuous
/ˈstrɛnjuəs/
stren · u · ous
ˈstrɛn · ju · əs
English Definition
adj. difficult demanding arduous
Significado en Español
exigente, arduo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vất vả, khó nhọc
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Example Sentence
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous effort.
爬山是一项费力的努力。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
strain (tighten) + uous→ Vigorous, demanding.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for strenuous?
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A
Effortless
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B
Lethargic
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C
Arduous
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D
Tranquil
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C — Arduous.
“strenuous” means adj. difficult demanding arduous
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After the ______ morning workout, every muscle in her body ached.
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A
strenuous
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B
easy
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C
gentle
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D
effortless
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A — strenuous.
“strenuous” means adj. difficult demanding arduous
Common questions about “strenuous”
What does “strenuous” mean?
strenuous — adj. difficult demanding arduous. In Chinese: 费力的；艰苦的.
How do you pronounce “strenuous”?
strenuous is pronounced /ˈstrɛnjuəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: stren · u · ous.
How do you use “strenuous” in a sentence?
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous effort. (爬山是一项费力的努力。)
What are synonyms for “strenuous”?
arduous, tiring — all close in meaning to strenuous (adj. difficult demanding arduous).
Is “strenuous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. strenuous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “strenuous”?
strain (tighten) + uous→ Vigorous, demanding.
