distress

"My stomachache caused me a lot of discomfort during the test. "

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

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

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

"A chair is furniture. Sofas are also furniture."

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

"The news of the factory closing distressed many of the town's residents. "

"After studying hard for the exam, the student felt a great satisfaction. "

"The heavy workload was distraining his creativity, making it difficult to come up with fresh ideas. "

"The librarian helped my son find the book he needed for his school project. "

"I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!"

"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."