B2
agony vs anguish
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| agonynoun/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/ | Meaning very great physical or mental pain | Goes with in agony | Example He was in agony after he broke his leg in the fall. |
| anguishnoun/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ | Meaning very great pain or suffering, especially in the mind | Goes with mental anguish | Example The parents spoke about the anguish of waiting for news after the boat sank. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A cry of rose from the crowd as the building collapsed.