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Lust

/lˈʌst/
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(noun) A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

Love is merely a lyrical way of referring to lust.
No, I'm not suffering from asthma. I'm moaning in lust!
CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ for power and wealth eventually led to his downfall and the loss of everything he had.

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