afflicts

"He is a student of life."

"Before the big exam, Maria felt a strong anxiety about failing. "

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

"The student council's overthrow was announced at the assembly. "

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

"My closest confident, my sister, always listens patiently and gives good advice. "

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

"Walk down the street until you see a hotel on the right."

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

"The batter got three strikes and was out. "

"The noisy construction next door was a constant distress for the students trying to study. "