arduous

/ˈɑː.djuː.əs/adj
High School
1

Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance.

2

burning; ardent

3

Difficult or exhausting to traverse.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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