The year was 1900, and Dmitri felt a pang of nostalgia and regret as he boarded the boat for America, knowing that he would probably never see his 'old world' again.
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flinch -
To make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain
Debbie was very brave and didn’t flinch when the nurse put the needle in her arm to give her the flu shot.
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exile -
The state of being banned or forced to live away from one's native country, often for political reasons.
After the revolution, the king lived in exile in a foreign land.
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anguish -
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
With her personal and professional life in disarray, Jenny's anguish was often too much for her to bear.
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plague -
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges.
She was plagued by constant headaches, making it hard for her to focus on her work.
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torment -
Severe physical or mental suffering
Sufferers of depression must deal with the torment of their own thoughts on a regular basis.
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affliction -
Something that causes pain or suffering.
When Pharoah didn't let the people go, Moses gave Egypt one affliction after another.
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shackles -
A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement.
Shackles were placed on the prisoner's feet so that he would not be able to run away and escape.
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burden -
something you carry or withstand with much difficulty.
Financial debt can be a huge burden on families.
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throes -
Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change
Samantha experienced agonizing pain during the throes of childbirth.
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cramps -
A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles
When Sharon got cramps in her stomach after eating the fish, she suspected that it may have been spoiled.
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angst -
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
Edvard Munch's famous painting, "The Scream," is often viewed as an expression of angst in an uncertain world.
