From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The team has an arduous task ahead of it.
- a severe
- a heavy
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a strenous
- an enjoyable
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Arduous ;involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
strenous; requiring or using great effort or exertion.