arduous
adjective
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring; steep and hard to climb.
Etymology
From Latin arduus meaning "steep, difficult," related to the concept of something high or hard to reach.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The arduous climb to base camp took three days."
- 2.
"Learning a new language as an adult is an arduous but rewarding process."
- 3.
"The team faced an arduous journey through the desert."
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Fun Fact
The original Latin meaning of "steep" connects to the metaphorical sense - just as climbing a steep hill requires effort, so do arduous tasks require us to work hard against resistance.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (A, R, D, U, O, U, S)
Scrabble Value: 8 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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