January 27, 2012 - Word of the Day: intense

The word "intense" is an adjective that describes something or someone that is very strong or has a strong emotional response to things:

• Joe is a very intense guy. He really works hard at everything he does.
• This is a very intense situation that requires the police and the fire department to be here.
• There's an intense rivalry between those two teams.
• Bill and Dora had an intense relationship that lasted for two years before they broke up.
• The flavors in Thai food are very intense. (This would be regarded as a good thing.)
• That movie was so intense! (It was exciting and there was a a lot of action and suspense.)

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