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Longing

v.

aspire

Meaning: to long for, aim toward

Usage: The young poet aspires to publish a book of verse someday.

v.

covet

Meaning: to desire enviously

Usage: I coveted Maya’s new laptop because it was faster than mine.

adj.

prurient

Meaning: having or encouraging excessive interest in sexual matters

Usage: The editor rejected the prurient advertisement as inappropriate for students.