Question

from the latin word arduus \high, steep,\ also figuratively, \difficult, hard to reach\
based on the etymology, what is the meaning of arduous as used in paragraph 6 of the text? (v.1.2)
a. sharp
b. private
c. rewarding
d. demanding

Explanation:

The Latin root arduus means "high, steep" or figuratively "difficult, hard to reach". Among the options, "demanding" aligns with the figurative sense of difficult/hard to accomplish, while the other options (sharp, private, rewarding) have no connection to the given etymology.

Answer:

D. demanding