This semester, with some trepidation, I decided to take a class on Shakespeare's tragedies. I appreciate that Ms. Robertson establishes clear expectations for students: the course requirements are ,begin underline,rigorous,end underline, but fair. On the first day of class, she handed out a detailed syllabus listing all the required readings, in-class projects, homework assignments, and tests. The course is definitely challenging, but in a good way, and Ms. Robertson is always very supportive and encouraging.

Question

Question
Select the ,begin emphasis,two,end emphasis, words that are most similar in meaning to ,begin emphasis,rigorous,end emphasis, as it is used in the passage.
Answer options with 5 options
1.
demanding
2.
harsh
3.
rigid
4.
severe
5.
thorough

Answer 1

The two words that are most similar in meaning to "rigorous," as it is used in the passage, are:

1. demanding
2. thorough

These options convey the idea of high standards and expectations, which aligns with the context in which "rigorous" is used.