Simple and Strenuous

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Simple adjective - Involving minimal difficulty or effort.

Usage example: I got all of the answers right because it was such a simple test

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Strenuous is an antonym for simple.

Strenuous adjective - Requiring considerable physical or mental effort.

Usage example: a strenuous workout on the obstacle course

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Simple is an antonym for strenuous.

Nearby Word: strenuously

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