curiosityA strong desire to learn or know something.
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A strong desire to learn or know something."His curiosity prompted him to ask questions."
A strange or unusual object or fact."The museum is full of oddities and curiosities."
despairThe utter lack of hope.
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The complete loss or absence of hope."They drove him to despair."
pathosA quality in something that makes you feel strong emotions of sadness or pity.
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A quality in something experienced or observed which arouses feelings of pity, sorrow or sympathy."The pathos of her situation was truly heartbreaking."
melancholyA feeling of sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
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A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause."He felt a deep sense of melancholy."
tributeAn act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
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An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration."The concert was a tribute to his musical career."