noun🔗ShareÉpreuve, calvaireA painful or trying experience."The long job interview was an ordeal, but I'm glad I went through it. "Le long entretien d'embauche a été une épreuve, mais je suis content d'être passé par là.sufferingeventsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉpreuve, jugement de DieuA trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused."The accused student faced an ordeal to prove his innocence: he had to walk across hot coals. "L'étudiant accusé a subi une épreuve pour prouver son innocence : il a dû marcher sur des braises ardentes.ritualreligionhistorylawtheologysupernaturaltraditionguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFève de CalabarThe poisonous ordeal bean or Calabar bean"In some cultures, people accused of crimes were forced to ingest the ordeal bean; if they survived, they were considered innocent. "Dans certaines cultures, les personnes accusées de crimes étaient forcées d'ingérer la fève de Calabar ; si elles survivaient, elles étaient considérées comme innocentes.plantsubstancemedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading