The climb was arduous, but the crew reached the ridge before dark. Arduous means
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Correct answer to question 67 (Word Knowledge): difficult
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The word but signals that something hard was overcome, so arduous means demanding and difficult. Brief points the wrong way, since arduous work usually takes time.
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