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Adjective: avid  a-vid
  1. (often followed by 'for') ardently or excessively desirous
    "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"
    - devouring, esurient, greedy
     
  2. Marked by active interest and enthusiasm
    "an avid sports fan"
    - zealous

See also: avidity, avidly, desirous, enthusiastic, keen, wishful

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