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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| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
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| deploy | to extend (a military unit) especially in width |
| cohorts | companion |
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| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
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