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agonizing - Something that causes great physical or mental pain.

After she took the final exam, it was agonizing to her that for a whole week she wouldn't find out the results.

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impoverished - Very poor.

We can hardly imagine how impoverished the average person was during the Middle Ages.

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grueling - Extremely tiring and demanding

Troops go through grueling training before they can finally serve their country.

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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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hardship - Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter.

Many families are facing economic hardship due to rising living costs.