Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word The project’s tight deadline and complex requirements made it a gruelling task for the team.

Explanation

The word “gruelling” means something very difficult and exhausting, which aligns with the meaning of “challenging.” The other options are incorrect: (1) Empowering means giving someone the power or confidence to do something, (2) Inclusive means including everyone or everything, and (4) Accessible means easy to approach or reach, none of which match the meaning of “gruelling.”