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strenuously
So, just so you know—I like to create entries for the SAT words as they actually appear on the test; that’s why you’re seeing the adverb strenuously instead of the adjective strenuous.
ℹ️ Part of speech
strenuously is an ADVERB.
🗣️ Pronunciation
strenuously is pronounced /'strɛn.ju.əs.li/ or STREHN-yoo-uhs-lee.
📚️ Definition
strenuously means with a lot of energy, effort, or determination. Example: to argue strenuously.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of strenuously in usage:
Alisha strenuously denied the accusations and pledged to clear her name.
I have always strenuously supported the right of every human to their own opinion, however different that opinion might be from mine.
🧠 Quick vocab quiz
Test yourself!
strenuously most nearly means
(A) weakly
(B) effortlessly
(C) indirectly
(D) metaphorically
(E) vigorously
And one more:
In which of the following sentences is the word strenuously used (most) correctly?
(A) The lion strenuously ate the gazelle.
(B) The student strenuously completed the difficult math problem.
(C) Lili smiled strenuously at her friend.
(D) The sky is strenuously blue today.
(E) I'm strenuously, strenuously hangry right now!
Scroll down for the answer/s.
💁🏼 Tips!
Strenuous, the adjective form of strenuously, is used to describe an activity or action that requires a lot of energy or determination.
strenuous sounds a little like the word strain (which is actually unrelated etymologically), so use that as a mnemonic.
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
E, vigorously.
B, The student strenuously completed the difficult math problem.