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n. - Feelings of great warmth and intensity; The state of being emotionally aroused and worked up.

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  • Revolutionary fervour is born from an intense emotional response, sublimated and rationalised.
  • His fervour is realistic, his striking - power is tempered only by broad-mindedness and humour.
  • The fervour is short-lived, the flame is expelled by its own blast, and leaves a house swept and garnished, inviting devils.
  • As you rush towards the action figure aisle, your heart speeding in fervour as you make your means to this supernatural toy of imaginativeness.
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