2007-01-11 05:44:43 · 8 answers · asked by Clarence T 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Main Entry: ar·du·ous
Pronunciation: 'är-j&-w&s, -dyu-, -jü-&s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin arduus high, steep, difficult; akin to Old Irish ard high
1 a : hard to accomplish or achieve : DIFFICULT
2 : hard to climb : STEEP
synonym see HARD
- ar·du·ous·ly adverb
- ar·du·ous·ness noun
2007-01-11 05:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by violetb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult: an arduous undertaking.
2.requiring or using much energy and vigor; strenuous: making an arduous effort.
3.hard to climb; steep: an arduous path up the hill.
4.hard to endure; full of hardships; severe: an arduous winter.
2007-01-11 05:52:29 · answer #2 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean match the definition...? Arduous means difficult, requiring hard work..
2007-01-15 05:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by krautlover2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definition For Arduous
2017-02-27 08:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Hard to accomplish or achieve. Difficult.
2. Great labor. As in hard to climb, strenuous, steep.
2007-01-11 05:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by smoothsoullady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Challenging or strenuous.
2007-01-11 05:52:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
strenuous
2007-01-11 05:48:00 · answer #7 · answered by Jessy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naw, it's too much bother.....................
2007-01-11 05:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋