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Torturous

/tˈɔˌrtʃuəs/
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(adj) Of or pertaining to torture.

The long and hot hike was a torturous experience for the group.
Torturous means involving or causing a lot of pain or suffering.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The long wait for the critical results of the exam was a ____ experience for the extremely nervous students today.

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