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.
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galore -
In abundance
After receiving her $5 allowance, Cynthia wanted to spend it at the store where there was candy galore.
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Glorious -
Full of beauty, splendor, or magnificence; worthy of admiration.
The team's glorious victory in the championship was celebrated for weeks.
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racy -
(of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually
Somewhat tame by today's standards, "Gone with the Wind" was considered very racy at the time it was released.
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cliffhanger -
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
The Netflix episode ended with a cliffhanger, as the hero was falling from the plane without a parachute, with the audience wondering how he could survive.
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flair -
A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well
Known for his overacting, William Shatner has been described as having a flair for the dramatic.
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regale -
Entertain or amuse (someone) with talk
Every day, the children of the village would sit quietly as one of the elders would regale them with fascinating stories.
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intrigue -
A secret or underhanded plot or scheme
The king's court was filled with intrigue, and there were constant rumors of plots to kill the king, and of plots where the king was trying to kill others.
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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.
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Effervescent -
Describing someone who is cheerful, energetic, and full of life, with a personality that feels bright and dynamic.
His effervescent personality lit up every room he was in.
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hoopla -
Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss
Even though iPhone models rarely change much every year, the hoopla surrounding them always leads to long lines of customers.
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thrill -
Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
The massive roller coaster thrilled the thousands of people at the amusement park on a daily basis.
