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Something that agitates and arouses and the state created by it; The feeling of lively and cheerful joy; Disturbance, usually in protest.

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  • The ability to keep a cool head in an emergency, maintain poise in the midst of excitement, and to refuse to be stampeded are true marks of leadership.
  • He could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed
  • His face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled
  • As we near 6pm, the excitement is almost tangible.
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