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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| undertaker | one who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| amend | to put right |
| contingent | dependent on or conditioned by something else |
| inter | to deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |