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yearn - To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

Ever since her husband passed away, Samantha yearned for his presence every day.

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juicy - Highly interesting, exciting, or sensational, especially regarding gossip or news.

He landed a juicy job offer with a huge salary and great benefits.

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inclination - A tendency or preference toward something; a liking or desire.

She had an inclination to eat ice cream at the end of a meal.

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hanker - To feel a strong desire to do or have something

Charles hadn't eaten all day and was hankering for anything that would satisfy his hunger.

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gusto - Enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest

Denise did her job with gusto, never complaining and always with a smile on her face.

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incentive - Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.

The company offered a cash incentive to employees who met their sales targets.

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zealot - A fanatical person who is unyielding in their spiritual or political pursuits.

Juliet went into the hills alone to seek God, even though her friends called her a crazy zealot. She later testified that speaking to God in the storm was a profoundly healing experience.

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whim - A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained

While standing in the checkout line at the grocery store, Stan bought a pack of gum on a whim.

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obsession - Not being able to stop thinking about something.

Though Arnold didn't smoke, he had an obsession with pipes, and collected thousands of them.

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lust - A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature.

He liked reading the old story about the prince who had a lust for power that drove him to betray even his closest allies.

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druthers - A person's preference in a matter

If he had his druthers, Vance would be a professional writer instead of working in an office all day.

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crave - To have a very strong feeling of wanting something, even desperately

After Les was assigned to the computer room night shift, he found he couldn't sleep during the day, and he craved eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.