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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WordMeaning
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
swillwash
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
dowseto plunge into water
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful