English Word · Advanced
travail
To toil
Pronunciation: trə-vālʹ
Meaning
To work hard or labor, especially in a way that is physically or mentally exhausting.
Example
All slothful persons, which will not travail for their livings, do the will of the devil.
All slothful persons, which will not travail for their livings, do the will of the devil.
Practice tips
- Practice travail out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.