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Sore

/sˈɔr/
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(adj) Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.

I have a very sore arm where you hit me.
I have a sore throat because of too much smoking.
CEFR Practice Quiz
My muscles were very ____ after the intense workout at the gym, so I took a warm bath to relax.

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