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Curiosity

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odditynoun(countable) An odd or strange thing or opinion.
peculiaritynounThat which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity.
oddmentnounSomething that does not match the things it is with or cannot easily be categorized; a miscellaneous item.
curionounA strange and interesting object; something that evokes curiosity.
raritynounA measure of the scarcity of an object.
wonderverb(uncountable) A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.

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WordDefinition
curionounA strange and interesting object; something that evokes curiosity.
raritynounA measure of the scarcity of an object.
peculiaritynounThat which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity.
oddmentnounSomething that does not match the things it is with or cannot easily be categorized; a miscellaneous item.
wondernoun(uncountable) A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.
odditynoun(countable) An odd or strange thing or opinion.
curiousTending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
inquirynounThe act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
scrutinynounIntense study of someone or something.
oddnoun(informal) Something left over, not forming part of a set.
interestnoun(uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity.
stuffnoun(informal) Miscellaneous items or objects; (with possessive) personal effects.
intriguenoun(transitive) To arouse the interest of; to fascinate.
inquisitivenessnounThe quality of being inquisitive; curiosity.
nosinessnounThe property of being nosy.
pryingnounThe act of one who pries.
wondermentnounA state, arousal, or thing describable by wonder, strange, awe, surprise, marvel, or astonishment.
questioningnounThe action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
eagernessnounThe state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
keennessnouneagerness or enthusiasm

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