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agony - Extreme physical or mental suffering

Max was in physical agony as he rode his bicycle up the long mountain trail, but spiritually and emotionally he was in heaven.

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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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ordeal - A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one

Knowing it was a fight to the death, the gladiator realized that this was an ordeal he would have to overcome if he wanted to survive.

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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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inflammation - A physical condition characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, often as a response to injury or infection.

The redness of the big toe was caused by an infection, and the inflammation was visible and painful.

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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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traumatic - Causing severe and lasting emotional shock and pain.

Bill survived the hurricane at sea on his fishing boat, but it took years for him to recover emotionally from the traumatic experience.

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plight - A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity.

The community came together to help improve the plight of the homeless during the harsh winter months.

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excruciating - Intensely painful

Becky had to see the dentist because her toothache was causing her excruciating pain.

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wince - To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress

Tiger winced as he realized he had hit the ball too far beyond the hole.