Troops go through grueling training before they can finally serve their country.
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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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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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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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excruciating -
Intensely painful
Becky had to see the dentist because her toothache was causing her excruciating pain.
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torment -
Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering
William enjoyed tormenting his younger sister until she would run away and complain to their mother.
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writhe -
Make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
The soccer player writhed in pain on the ground after spraining his ankle.
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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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humiliated -
To feel ashamed after someone embarrasses you in front of others.
When Jim revealed to everyone at the party that Marty hadn't even finished 6th grade, Marty felt humiliated.
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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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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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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.
