Good / Exciting

verb

1 of 52

Good / Exciting

Url audio

proclaim - To announce something publicly and proudly.

During the French revolution, the crowds proclaimed that their goal was Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

verb

2 of 52

Good / Exciting

Url audio

rave - To talk about someone or something with great enthusiasm

When Elvis' hit "Hound Dog" came out in 1956, it sold 10 million copies, and the whole world raved about it.

adjective

3 of 52

Good / Exciting

audio

intriguing - Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious

Jim found the study of physics very intriguing, because the more that was explained, the more seemed to be beyond comprehension - such as the origin of the universe.

noun

4 of 52

Good / Exciting

audio

shebang - A matter, operation, or set of circumstances

Self-published writers are responsible for the whole shebang by not only writing the book, but also editing and marketing it as well.

adjective

5 of 52

Good / Exciting

audio

engrossing - Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention

Bill found the movie so engrossing, that when it was over it took him a minute to remember where he was.

noun

6 of 52

Good / Exciting

Url audio

climax - The most intense, exciting, or important moment in a story, event, or situation.

The climax of the novel left readers on the edge of their seats.

noun

See verb

7 of 52

Good / Exciting

audio

thrill - A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

Harlan Coben is one of the bestselling writers today because of the constant thrills he provides to readers.

noun

8 of 52

Good / Exciting

audio

crescendo - A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music

Rock guitarists thrill stadium audiences by playing a crescendo until they can't hear anything else.

noun

9 of 52

Good / Exciting

Url audio

fervor - Intense and passionate feeling

It's easier to learn to play an instrument if you approach the activity with passion and fervor.

verb

See noun

10 of 52

Good / Exciting

Url audio

wonder - To feel curiosity or doubt about something; to question or inquire about something, often with a sense of awe or amazement.

When she saw the magician perform his final trick with the glass ball, she couldn't stop wondering how he did the trick.

noun

11 of 52

Good / Exciting

Url audio

hobby - A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation.

Painting has always been her favorite hobby.

noun

12 of 52

Good / Exciting

audio

shindig - A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something

The festive shindig was attended by everyone celebrating New Year's Eve.