JAMB English Language 2019 Objective — Question 36

Question 36 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The task was herculean.

A. irregular
B. related to Hercules
C. stimulating
D. demandingCorrect

Explanation

'Herculean' (from the mythical hero Hercules) describes a task requiring immense strength or effort, i.e. very demanding, rather than merely being irregular, literally related to the myth, or simply stimulating.

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