GRE Word List

ANGUISH

extreme pain, distress, or anxiety

The meaning of the word anguish is extreme pain, distress, or anxiety.

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cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
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stentorianextremely loud
promptto move to action : incite
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