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Question : Select the most appropriate word, which means the same as the group of words given.

Extreme mental or physical suffering

Option 1: ecstasy

Option 2: acute

Option 3: rapture

Option 4: agony


Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: agony


Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.

Agony refers to intense physical or mental suffering, typically prolonged. It accurately captures the sense of extreme distress or anguish conveyed by the phrase extreme mental or physical suffering.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

  • Acute means (of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.
  • Rapture means a feeling of tense pleasure or joy.
  • Ecstasy means an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.

Therefore, the correct answer is agony .

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