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 rigorous 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.
Select the two words that are most similar in meaning to rigorous as it is used in the passage.
01. demanding
2. harsh
U 3. rigid
4. severe
05. thorough