| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| circumstance |
a condition or fact connected with or having an effect on an event or situation. |
| counterpart |
someone or something that is just like or similar to another. |
| desolate |
without the things that are necessary or desirable for life. |
| earnest |
having or showing a serious manner. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| handicraft |
skill at making things by hand. |
| lengthy |
tediously long in duration, as a speech. |
| mastery |
the full grasp of a subject or skill. |
| nonetheless |
despite the foregoing; still; even so. |
| originate |
to start or come into being. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| polarize |
to cause to concentrate around opposite points. |
| renowned |
known and praised by many; famous. |
| surprisingly |
in a way or in an amount that is not expected. |