Curiosity (The desire of knowledge)
Nouns
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interest, thirst for knowledge, thirst for truth
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curiosity, curiousness
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inquiring mind
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inquisitiveness. omnivorous intellect, devouring mind. [person who desires knowledge] inquirer
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sightseer
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newsmonger, Paul Pry, eavesdropper
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gossip etc. (news) News
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rubberneck
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intellectual
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seeker [inquirer after religious knowledge], seeker after truth.
Verbs
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be curious etc. adj.
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take an interest in, stare, gape
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prick up the ears, see sights, lionize
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pry
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nose
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rubberneck [U.S.].
Phrases
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what's the matter
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? what next
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? consumed with curiosity
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curiosity killed the cat, satisfaction brought it curiosity killed the cat, satisfaction brought it back
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curiouser and curiouser" [Alice in Wonderland].