JAMB UTMEUse of English

Choose the option closest in meaning to 'arduous'.

Aeasy

BdifficultCORRECT

Cinteresting

Dboring

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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.

'Arduous' means involving strenuous effort — synonymous with 'difficult'.

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