Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

After a long and rigorous fast the Lord appeared before him.

Lenient

The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word "rigorous" is lenient.

• Rigorous means "severe, strict, or demanding."
• Lenient means "not severe or strict; tolerant or forgiving."

The other words do not have the same meaning as "rigorous."

• Sweaty means "covered in sweat."
• Exhausting means "extremely tiring."
• Oppressive means "very burdensome or difficult to bear."