STRENUOUS

arduous, straining, strenuous

(adjective) taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; “his final, straining burst of speed”; “a strenuous task”; “your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here”- F.D.Roosevelt

strenuous

(adjective) characterized by or performed with much energy or force; “strenuous exercise”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

strenuous (comparative more strenuous, superlative most strenuous)

Having great vigour or energy

Synonyms: ardent, earnest, eager, energetic, determined, resolute, vigorous, zealous

(of a task) Requiring great exertion; very laborious

Source: Wiktionary


Stren"u*ous, a. Etym: [L. strenuus; cf. Gr.

Definition: Eagerly pressing or urgent; zealous; ardent; earnest; bold; valiant; intrepid; as, a strenuous advocate for national rights; a strenuous reformer; a strenuous defender of his country. And spirit-stirring wine, that strenuous makes. Chapman. Strenuous, continuous labor is pain. I. Taylor.

– Stren"u*ous*ly, adv.

– Stren"u*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


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