Talking About Difficulty

Which word is used to describe extreme environmental conditions?

• rigorous

• strict

• arduous

Training can be arduous or gruelling. Which has a stronger meaning?

• arduous

• gruelling

I don't want to go to work because it makes me tired. What word has the same meaning as "make me tired"?

• rigorous

• tricky

• exhausting

Mr. Thomas is a very good teacher, but he has very ____ rules. Fill in the blank.

• demanding

• strict

• backbreaking

Tricky means...

• very difficult because the training is thorough and detailed

• involving hard physical work that makes your body sore

• difficult to deal with because the situation is complicated and needs careful attention or skill

You can use these 2 words to describe the pace at work that is difficult and tiring

• demanding, punishing

• tough, tricky

• strict, rigorous

Discipline (or rules and standards) can be tough or strict. Which adjective gives a stronger idea of being careful about following rules?

• tough

• strict

To describe physically challenging work, what word can you use?

• exhausting

• rigorous

• backbreaking

My work as a doctor can be very emotionally and physically challenging. What's the word that matches with the meaning here?

• tough

• arduous

• demanding

• exhausting

To become an astronaut, one must undergo _____ training because they must be able to work in _____ conditions in outer space. Select 2 words to fill in the blanks.

• tough, exhausting

• demanding, backbreaking

• tricky, gruelling

• rigorous, arduous