Replace the bracketed word with one of the given options, which suitably replaces the word without changing the meaning of the sentence:
The mountaineers embarked on (an arduous) journey to conquer the formidable peak, facing treacherous terrain, extreme weather conditions, and physical exhaustion along the way.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. a taxing.
- Arduous means something that needs a lot of effort.
- Here, the journey is referred to as a difficult one.
- Out of all the options, taxing is the correct replacement as it means the same thing.