GRE Word List

ANGUISH

extreme pain, distress, or anxiety

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

Random words

WordMeaning
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
embedto enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative