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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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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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suspense - A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what might happen.

The suspense in the movie was getting so intense that the audience could barely sit in their seats.

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gala - A formal social event or celebration, often involving entertainment, food, and dancing.

The city's annual gala attracts celebrities, socialites, and philanthropists from all over the country.

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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.

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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.

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craze - A widespread and short-lived enthusiasm or fad for something.

The new mobile phone game became a global craze overnight.

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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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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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gripping - Captivating or holding one's attention completely.

The movie had a gripping plot that kept everyone on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.

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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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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.