What word means 'Try hard to do or achieve something'?

• A. Strive
• B. Endeavor
• C. Attempt
• D. Pursue

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is choosing a verb that conveys deliberate, sustained effort toward reaching a goal. Endeavor fits best because it denotes a purposeful, often planned push to achieve something, implying persistence. You can say, for example, “We endeavored to complete the project on time,” which captures the sense of meaningful effort toward an outcome. Strive also carries strong effort but tends to emphasize ongoing struggle against obstacles; attempt is a simple act of trying without the same sense of sustained commitment; pursue means to chase or seek something, focusing more on the process of chasing than the intensity of effort.