agonizing
/ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ/
ag · o · niz · ing
ˈæɡ · ə · naɪz · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. causing great physical or mental pain
Significado en Español
angustioso, doloroso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đau đớn, khổ sở
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “agonizing”:
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A
pleasant
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B
soothing
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C
excruciating
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D
mild
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C — excruciating.
“agonizing” means adj. causing great physical or mental pain
Common questions about “agonizing”
What does “agonizing” mean?
agonizing — adj. causing great physical or mental pain. In Chinese: 令人痛苦的.
How do you pronounce “agonizing”?
agonizing is pronounced /ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ag · o · niz · ing.
Is “agonizing” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. agonizing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.