Emotions

Synonyms for avid

Two senses of avid live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · adjective · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 3, Ridgeline

ardently or excessively desirous

He was avid for praise from the moment he arrived.

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The true synonym

greedy

Same sentence, swapped: He was greedy for praise from the moment he arrived.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for avid as it is used in the sentence above.

breathless
prompt
vivacious

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 4, High CampEmotions

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

An avid sports fan.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

zealous

Same sentence, swapped: An zealous sports fan.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for avid as it is used in the sentence above.

devouring
ravenous
unsatisfied

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Closest first: other emotions words at Ridgeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

compulsionnouncoercionusing force to cause something to occurRidgeline2 senses dazenounshockthe feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentallyRidgeline disappointmentnounletdowna feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realizedRidgelineHas a reason line egotisticaladjectivevaincharacteristic of false prideRidgeline gratefuladjectivethankfulfeeling or showing gratitudeTreelineHas a reason line grudgenounscorea resentment strong enough to justify retaliationTreeline guiltyadjectiveshamedshowing a sense of guiltRidgeline tentativeadjectivedoubtfulunsettled in mind or opinionRidgelineHas a reason line

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