Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Some 12th -grade students find sitting the entrance exam to be accepted into universities such a daunting process that they become depressed due to the level of stress.

A. long-lasting

B. comforting

C. intimidating

D. intriguing