challenging and difficult circumstances

extraordinary in some bad way

keenly perceptive or discerning

the purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions,

especially through certain kinds of art, as tragedy or music.

a king or other ruler with absolute, unlimited power

keenly distressing to the feelings

abundance of money, property, and other material goods

having or showing bias or prejudice

a heated or angry dispute

not lasting, enduring, or permanent