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What is a synonym for the word "anguish" based on the context in which the word appears in this line from James Joyce's "Araby"?

"Gazing up into the darkness I saw myself as a creature driven and derided by vanity, and my eyes burned with anguish."

A. distrust
B. torment
C. sarcasm
D. isolation
E. ferocity



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The synonym for anguish in the passage is torment.


Explanation:

Synonym: B. torment
In the context provided, the word 'anguish' is associated with intense mental suffering or pain. 'Torment' is a synonym that accurately captures the idea of extreme distress and agony felt by the character.


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