We can hardly imagine how impoverished the average person was during the Middle Ages.
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Extremely tiring and demanding
Troops go through grueling training before they can finally serve their country.
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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.
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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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burden -
something you carry or withstand with much difficulty.
Financial debt can be a huge burden on families.
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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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bruise -
To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.
The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.
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tragic -
Something very sad often involving suffering.
The story of how Oedipus mistakenly killed his father and married his mother is a tragic story.
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pang -
A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
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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afflicted -
Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical.
Many people are afflicted with anxiety in high-pressure situations.
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standstill -
A halt in activity, usually temporary but total.
Traffic came to a standstill after the accident on the highway.
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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.
