In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Intensely painful
Replicate means making an exact copy of something. Renounce means giving up. To extricate is to remove something.
The only word that gives the intended meaning is Excruciating.$
e.g. The week seemed excruciatingly long.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.