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operose
op·er·ose
[
óppə rss
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
taxing:
requiring a lot of effort
2.
busy:
busy, active, or hard working
[
Late 17th century. < Latin
operosus
<
oper-
, stem of
opus
(see
opus
)
]
op·er·ose·ly
adverb
op·er·ose·ness
noun
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