excitement
noun
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disturbance usually in protestagitation
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something that agitates and arouses“We looked forward to the excitements of the day.”excitation
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the feeling of lively and cheerful joy“I could hardly conceal my excitement when I got a check in the mail.”exhilaration
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the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up“My face was flushed with excitement.”inflammation