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agony

/ˈæɡəni/
ag · o · ny ˈæɡ · ə · ni
English Definition
n. extreme pain
中文释义
极大的痛苦
Significado en Español
agonía
한국어 뜻
고통
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự đau đớn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ag(=do)+ony(=pain)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “agony”:

  1. A Joy
  2. B Pain
  3. C Happiness
  4. D Calm
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B — Pain. “agony” means n. extreme pain

Common questions about “agony”

What does “agony” mean?

agony — n. extreme pain. In Chinese: 极大的痛苦.

How do you pronounce “agony”?

agony is pronounced /ˈæɡəni/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ag · o · ny.

Is “agony” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. agony appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “agony”?

ag(=do)+ony(=pain)

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