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extreme pain, distress, or anxiety

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

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baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
ancillarysubordinate
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
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mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation