Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word- Arduous
a. Rugged
b. Fragile
c. Robust
d. Hard

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the word arduous is full of difficulties, needing a lot of effort. For example: It was an arduous journey.

Complete answer:
Arduous means something is difficult and tiring, involves a lot of effort. As well as something which is hard to accomplish or achieve. It is an adjective. For example: Today was an arduous exam to crack.
Now, we will examine all the options given to find out the correct answer:
- Option 'a' is Rugged. Rugged means(used about land) rough, with a lot of rocks and not many plants.(for a man)It means strong. For example: Jeeps are rugged vehicles.
- Option 'b' is Fragile. Fragile means easily damaged or broken, basically something soft to handle. For example: flowers are very fragile to pluck.
- Option 'c' is Robust. Robust means strong and healthy, vigorous. It is an adjective. Suited to or requiring bodily strength or endurance For example: A robust young man.
- Option 'd' is Hard. Hard means not soft to touch, not easy to break or bend. For example: The bed was so hard that I couldn’t sleep.

> As we have analysed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct meaning. Here, the opposite of the word "arduous" is "fragile". Hence, option 'b' is the correct answer. All the other options are somewhat synonymous to the given word.

Note: It is important that students know the meaning of the given options as other options act as plausible distractors.