| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | absorbed | deeply focused on something |
| 2. | agog | highly eager or excited |
| 3. | animated | lively with interest |
| 4. | ardent | passionately enthusiastic |
| 5. | attentive | paying careful attention |
| 6. | attracted to | appealingly pulled toward |
| 7. | attuned | aware and responsive |
| 8. | avid | keen and enthusiastic |
| 9. | beguiled | charmed into interest |
| 10. | besotted | foolishly or strongly infatuated |
| 11. | bewitched | captivated as if by magic |
| 12. | big on | informally very fond of |
| 13. | captivated | held by strong interest |
| 14. | caught up in | absorbed or involved in |
| 15. | charmed | delighted and attracted |
| 16. | committed | dedicated to something |
| 17. | concentrated | giving full attention |
| 18. | concerned | having personal involvement |
| 19. | craving | strongly desiring |
| 20. | curious | wanting to know more |
| 21. | dedicated | devoted to a purpose |
| 22. | delighted | very pleased and eager |
| 23. | desirous of | wanting or wishing for |
| 24. | devoted | loyal and strongly attached |
| 25. | disposed | having a tendency or willingness |
| 26. | drawn to | attracted toward something |
| 27. | dying to | informally very eager to do |
| 28. | eager | strongly wanting to do something |
| 29. | enamored | filled with fond attraction |
| 30. | engaged | actively involved or attentive |
| 31. | engrossed | fully absorbed |
| 32. | enthralled | deeply captivated |
| 33. | enthused | filled with enthusiasm |
| 34. | enthusiastic | showing eager excitement |
| 35. | excited | eager and emotionally stirred |
| 36. | fascinated | strongly attracted and absorbed |
| 37. | fired up | excited and enthusiastic |
| 38. | fixated | strongly focused on something |
| 39. | focused | concentrating attention |
| 40. | fond of | liking something |
| 41. | game | informally willing to try |
| 42. | gripped by | strongly held by |
| 43. | heedful | carefully mindful |
| 44. | held by | kept mentally engaged by |
| 45. | hooked | informally very interested |
| 46. | hungry for | strongly wanting |
| 47. | hypnotized | completely fascinated |
| 48. | immersed | deeply involved in |
| 49. | inclined | disposed or willing toward |
| 50. | infatuated | strongly but unreasonably attracted |
| 51. | inquisitive | eager to ask and learn |
| 52. | intent | showing fixed attention |
| 53. | into | informally interested in |
| 54. | intrigued | very curious or fascinated |
| 55. | invested | personally committed or involved |
| 56. | involved | taking active part |
| 57. | jazzed | informally excited and interested |
| 58. | keen | strongly wanting or enthusiastic |
| 59. | longing for | strongly wanting |
| 60. | lost in | deeply absorbed in |
| 61. | lured | drawn by attraction |
| 62. | meditative | deeply thoughtful |
| 63. | mesmerized | held as if hypnotized |
| 64. | minded | inclined toward a view |
| 65. | mindful | aware and attentive |
| 66. | motivated | eager to act |
| 67. | observant | noticing things carefully |
| 68. | obsessed | excessively interested |
| 69. | open | willing to consider |
| 70. | partial to | having a liking for |
| 71. | passionate | having strong enthusiasm |
| 72. | piqued | aroused to curiosity |
| 73. | preoccupied | mentally occupied by something |
| 74. | psyched | informally excited and eager |
| 75. | pumped | informally excited and eager |
| 76. | questioning | seeking answers |
| 77. | rapt | completely attentive and absorbed |
| 78. | ready | prepared and willing |
| 79. | receptive | open and willing to consider |
| 80. | research-minded | interested in research |
| 81. | responsive | reacting with interest |
| 82. | riveted | unable to look away |
| 83. | scholarly | interested in academic study |
| 84. | smitten | strongly attracted or charmed |
| 85. | solicitous | attentively concerned |
| 86. | spellbound | held by complete fascination |
| 87. | stimulated | aroused to interest |
| 88. | studious | eager to study |
| 89. | taken with | charmed or strongly attracted |
| 90. | tempted | attracted to doing something |
| 91. | thirsty for | strongly desiring |
| 92. | thoughtful | carefully interested and reflective |
| 93. | transfixed | held motionless with attention |
| 94. | turned on | excited or attracted by |
| 95. | up for | willing to do |
| 96. | watchful | carefully attentive |
| 97. | willing | ready and agreeable |
| 98. | wrapped up in | fully absorbed in |
| 99. | yearning for | deeply wanting |
| 100. | zealous | eagerly devoted or enthusiastic |