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Excruciating

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Adj. Extremely painful; agonizing.
Synonym: Unbearable
Antonym: Pleasant

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CRUX

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“cross”

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Crux

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N. The most important or decisive point.
Synonym: Essence
Antonym: Extra

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Crucial

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Adj. Extremely necessary; essential.

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DOL

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“to feel pain, to be grieved”

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Indolent

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Adj. Lazy; averse to work.
Synonym: Listless
Antonym: Robust

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Doleful

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Adj. Sad; mournful.
Synonym: Depressed
Antonym: Cheerful

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Dolorous

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Adj. Mournful; gloomy.
Synonym: Bleak
Antonym: Uplifting

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ACRI

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“sharp”

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Acerbic

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Adj. Harsh and biting in tone.
Synonym: Sharp
Antonym: Bland

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Acrid

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Adj. Stinging or biting in odor or taste; harsh; irritating.

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Acrimonious

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Adj. Exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood.
Synonym: Bitter
Antonym: Civil

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Exacerbate

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V. To make worse or more severe.
Synonym: Aggravate
Antonym: Ease

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FERV

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“to boil, be warm”

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Fervent

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Adj. Passionately excited or enthusiastic.
Synonym: Fiery
Antonym: Indifferent

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Fervor

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N. Emotional excitement; heated enthusiasm.
Synonym: Eagerness
Antonym: Apathy

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Effervescent

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Adj. Highly spirited; animated.
Synonym: Bubbly
Antonym: Lifeless