ARDUOUS

arduous

Adjective

  1. Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance.
    The movement towards a peaceful settlement has been a long and arduous political struggle.
  2. burning; ardent
    Where flames the arduous Spirit of Isidore. — Cary.
  3. Difficult or exhausting to traverse.


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