Which adjective means dependable; inured to fatigue or hardships?

Which adjective means dependable; inured to fatigue or hardships?

• A. Sturdy
• B. Stalwart
• C. Hardy
• D. Reliable

Answer: (B)

This question tests how we distinguish between dependability and resilience under pressure. Stalwart conveys both ideas: it describes someone who is steadfast, loyal, and unfailingly supportive—someone you can count on in any situation—and who endures fatigue or hardships without wavering. That combination of reliability and toughness makes stalwart the best fit for "dependable; inured to fatigue or hardships." The other adjectives miss one piece: sturdy emphasizes physical strength, hardy stresses toughness and endurance, and reliable covers dependability but not the same sense of enduring hardship with unwavering steadiness.

This question tests how we distinguish between dependability and resilience under pressure. Stalwart conveys both ideas: it describes someone who is steadfast, loyal, and unfailingly supportive—someone you can count on in any situation—and who endures fatigue or hardships without wavering. That combination of reliability and toughness makes stalwart the best fit for "dependable; inured to fatigue or hardships." The other adjectives miss one piece: sturdy emphasizes physical strength, hardy stresses toughness and endurance, and reliable covers dependability but not the same sense of enduring hardship with unwavering steadiness.