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Q · Synonyms and Antonyms Moderate · 45s
Directions: In the following question, a word is given in [brackets] within a sentence. Choose the word which is the ANTONYM of the given word in the context of the sentence.Climbing the mountain was an [arduous] task.
TopicSynonyms and Antonyms
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Arduous: difficult. Correct choice — Easy: opposite in meaning to Arduous. Other options: Difficult — same/related meaning; Challenging — same/related meaning; Tough — same/related meaning.
Final Answer: Option A - Easy