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unquenchable

Pronunciation: [ʌnˈkwɛn(t)ʃəbl]

Word

Context: "desire"

(adjective) when someone has a need or want that cannot be satisfied. It’s like being really hungry and no matter how much you eat, you still feel hungry.

Example

She had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, always asking questions and reading new books.

Example

His thirst for adventure was not unquenchable; he was happy with just relaxing at home sometimes.

Example

Do you think her desire for travel is unquenchable?

Context: "fire"

(adjective) when a fire cannot be put out or controlled. Imagine a big campfire that keeps burning despite your attempts to extinguish it.

Example

The unquenchable flames of the forest fire spread quickly, consuming everything in their path.

Example

The small candle's flame was easy to put out; it was definitely not unquenchable.

Example

What do firefighters do when they face an unquenchable fire?

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